Centerville, GA · Houston County
Business License Nonprofit Applicant Affidavit
This affidavit appears in Centerville’s business license application for applicants applying on behalf of a nonprofit organization and is signed by the owner or applicant before a notary public.
- 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
Centerville’s December 2025 business guide includes a commercial business license application with a section for nonprofit organizations. That section asks for organization details, the applicant’s role and duties, federal employer ID, and whether the organization filed Form 990; the applicant also states that the license is for the current calendar year and that the application contains no false or fraudulent statement. The guide says not to sign unless witnessed by a notary public.
Who needs it
An owner or applicant completing the commercial business license application on behalf of an organization recognized as nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service needs to complete this section.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a notary public signature block beneath the owner/applicant signature line; the owner or applicant signs the nonprofit organization’s application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Business Guide
Download Centerville’s December 2025 business guide and find the commercial business license application in Appendix A.
- 2
Complete The Nonprofit Section
Enter the organization’s name, charter details, your role and duties, federal employer ID, and Form 990 filing response.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed application ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the owner/applicant line during the video session when the notary instructs you.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed business license application to the City of Centerville as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Centerville. 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
- Who completes the nonprofit section?
- The application says this section is for an applicant applying on behalf of an organization recognized as nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service.
- How do I get the applicant signature notarized?
- Complete the nonprofit details, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and submit the completed application to the city.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- Yes. The guide says not to sign the application unless it is witnessed by a notary public, and the application provides a notary signature line.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Confirm with the city if unsure.