Lincolnton, GA · Lincoln County
Application for Occupational Tax / Business License
Lincolnton's business license application for new and renewing businesses, including a sworn affidavit section 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
Retail, wholesale, and service businesses operating in Lincolnton file this Occupational Tax / Business License application with the city. The form includes a sworn-statement and jurat section consistent with Georgia's business licensing affidavit requirements, so it must be signed before a notary before submission.
Who needs it
Any individual or company applying for a new or renewed City of Lincolnton business license.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes subscribed-and-sworn jurat language that requires the applicant's signature to be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupational Tax / Business License application from the city website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business type, location, and contact information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized application to Lincolnton City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lincolnton. 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 Lincolnton business license application?
- Yes — the application includes a sworn affidavit section that must be signed before a notary.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the completed form, and sign it on video.
- Is this the same form for renewals?
- Yes, the application covers both new and renewal business license filings.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit it to Lincolnton City Hall; check with the city if unsure about current fees.