Ocilla, GA · Irwin County
Application for Business License
The application a business files with Ocilla for a local business license, including an E-Verify affidavit that must be notarized.
- 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
Before Ocilla can grant a business license, state law requires the business to submit an E-Verify affidavit and, for professions licensed under Title 43 of the Georgia Code, proof of state licensure. The application includes a sworn statement that must be signed and subscribed before a notary public.
Who needs it
Any business applying for a new or renewed business license to operate in Ocilla.
Why it needs a notary
Georgia law requires the E-Verify affidavit portion of the application to be subscribed and sworn before a notary public before the city may issue the license.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for Business License PDF from the City of Ocilla's Business License page.
- 2
Fill in Business Details
Complete the business, ownership, and employment information required.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video with ID Verification
Verify your identity with a secure ID and sign the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit to Ocilla City Hall
Deliver the notarized application to the city with any required fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ocilla. 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
- Do I need to notarize my Ocilla business license application?
- Yes. Georgia law requires the E-Verify affidavit in the application to be signed and sworn before a notary public before the city can issue the license.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Complete your business details, then meet a remote online notary by video to sign and have your signature notarized.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Return the signed, notarized application to Ocilla City Hall, P.O. Box 626, Ocilla, GA 31774.
- Do I need a secure and verifiable ID to notarize an E-Verify affidavit?
- Yes, SAVE and E-Verify affidavits under Georgia law must be sworn before a notary and accompanied by a secure and verifiable ID.