Lilburn, GA · Gwinnett County
New Business Occupational Tax Certificate Application
This four-page application collects business, ownership, employee, license, and tax information for people applying for a new business occupational tax certificate from the City of Lilburn.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application is used to request a City of Lilburn occupational tax certificate and calculate the occupation tax owed. Applicants provide business and contact details, select a business type, report employee and license information, and complete applicable affidavits; the form says to submit it with payment. The certificate renews annually and expires January 31, and the form notes that late fees apply after April 30.
Who needs it
Business owners or authorized agents applying for a new Lilburn occupational tax certificate complete the application and any affidavits that apply to their business.
Why it needs a notary
The U.S. Citizen/Qualified Alien and Private Employer Exemption affidavits include subscribed-and-sworn notary blocks; the applicant or authorized employer representative signs the applicable affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the New Business Occupational Tax Certificate application from the City of Lilburn.
- 2
Fill Out the Applicable Sections
Enter business and contact information, tax details, and any applicable affidavit information. Enter N/A where a section does not apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicable affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the applicable affidavit during the notary video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and applicable documentation with payment as instructed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lilburn. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the Lilburn business application notarized online?
- Complete the application and any applicable affidavit, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session and submit the completed form with payment as instructed.
- Do I need to notarize the whole application?
- The form includes subscribed-and-sworn notary blocks on the U.S. Citizen/Qualified Alien affidavit and the Private Employer Exemption affidavit. Have the applicable affidavit signed before the notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for a Lilburn application?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the City of Lilburn whether it will accept your remotely notarized affidavit.
- What should I prepare before my notary appointment?
- Fill in the applicable sections, gather the required information and any supporting documents, and leave the affidavit signature blank until the notary session. The form calls for a secure and verifiable document with the U.S. Citizen/Qualified Alien affidavit.
New Business Occupational Tax Certificate Application in other Georgia cities
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