Thomson, GA · McDuffie County
Business License Application
This nine-page application is for business owners seeking an Occupational Tax Certificate, also called a business license, from Thomson-McDuffie County and includes business details, affidavits, and related materials.
- 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, owner, applicant, and property-owner information, along with details about locations, employees, and state certifications. Applicants use it to seek an Occupational Tax Certificate or business license from Thomson-McDuffie County; the form also includes citizenship and private-employer affidavits, with notarization directions for the applicable affidavit selections. The application asks applicants to attach copies of identification and, when required, state certification.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for an Occupational Tax Certificate or business license in Thomson-McDuffie County should complete the application and any applicable affidavits.
Why it needs a notary
The form has subscribed-and-sworn blocks for the citizenship affidavit and private-employer affidavit; the applicant or authorized officer or agent signs the applicable affidavit before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the nine-page Business License Application from the Thomson-McDuffie County website.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the business, owner, applicant, property-owner, certification, and fee sections, and select the applicable affidavit options.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit or affidavits that require notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicable affidavit during the online notary session when directed.
- 5
Submit to the County
Include the notarized affidavit and required attachments with the application submitted to Thomson-McDuffie County.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thomson. 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 get the business license application notarized?
- Complete the applicable affidavit, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and submit the completed application and required attachments to the county.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the application?
- The form directs applicants to have the applicable citizenship and private-employer affidavits notarized. The private-employer affidavit instructions depend on which employee-count option is selected.
- Can I use an online notary for this Georgia application?
- 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.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form requires a copy of the front and back of the driver’s license. It also says to bring a copy of any required state certification and to complete the applicable affidavit materials.
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