Hamilton, GA · Harris County
Occupational Tax Application
This four-page application and accompanying affidavits are for business owners seeking or renewing a City of Hamilton occupational tax certificate or other listed city license.
- 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 collects business and applicant details for a City of Hamilton occupational tax license, and the accompanying affidavits address public-benefit eligibility and private-employer work authorization. The form says it must be submitted before a license can be issued; the city’s renewal letter also requires the forms and payment, plus copies of relevant health department permits or state licenses when applicable. The letter states that the city can notarize the affidavit at no charge.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for or renewing a Hamilton occupational tax license, or applicants seeking another listed city benefit, should complete the applicable sections and affidavits.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn affidavit blocks for the applicant and, when completing the private-employer affidavit, an authorized officer or agent to sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Hamilton occupational tax application and accompanying affidavits.
- 2
Fill In The Applicable Sections
Enter applicant and business details, select the applicable affidavit options, and gather any required permit or license copies.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the sworn affidavit sections that apply to you.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Wait to sign the affidavit statements until the commissioned online notary directs you during the video session.
- 5
Submit The Forms To The City
Return the completed forms and payment to City Hall, with applicable supporting documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hamilton. 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 complete the notarized affidavits?
- Complete the applicable affidavit sections, but wait to sign the sworn statements until you are before a commissioned online notary. The form also says City Hall can notarize the affidavit at no charge.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents?
- The city requests a copy of the latest health department permit for applicable food-related occupations and a copy of any required state license. The renewal letter also says payment is required with the application.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- 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; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs the private-employer affidavit?
- An authorized officer or agent signs the private-employer affidavit. The form directs employers with more than ten employees to complete Section 2, while employers with ten or fewer skip it.
Occupational Tax Application in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.
