Leesburg, GA · Lee County
Business License / Occupational Tax Certificate Application
The application packet a new business files with the City of Leesburg for an occupational tax certificate, which must be submitted with a notarized SAVE affidavit and E-Verify affidavit.
- 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
Leesburg requires every new business to file an Occupational Tax Certificate / Business Permit application before opening. The checklist itself states the SAVE Affidavit and the E-Verify Private Employer Affidavit attached to the packet must be notarized, along with proof of insurance, a copy of the applicant's Georgia Certificate of Existence, and photo ID.
Who needs it
Anyone opening or operating a new business, trade, or profession inside the City of Leesburg.
Why it needs a notary
The packet's own checklist marks the attached SAVE affidavit and E-Verify Private Employer affidavit as 'MUST BE NOTARIZED' before the city will process the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Leesburg Business License / Occupational Tax Certificate application PDF.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business information and SAVE/E-Verify affidavit sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign before the notary on a live video call with valid photo ID.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized packet to Leesburg City Hall with the other required documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Leesburg. 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
- Does Leesburg require a notarized SAVE affidavit for a business license?
- Yes. The city's own checklist marks the SAVE affidavit attached to the Occupational Tax Certificate application as required and must be notarized before submission.
- Do I need an E-Verify affidavit too?
- Yes, if you have employees. The Private Employer Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6 attached to the packet must also be notarized.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Download the form, fill it out, then book an online notary session to sign it in front of a commissioned notary over live video.
- What ID do I need for the SAVE affidavit?
- Georgia law requires a secure and verifiable form of identification presented to the notary at the time of signing.
- Is this the right form if my business is outside Leesburg city limits?
- No — check with the City of Leesburg if you are unsure whether your location falls inside city limits before filing.