Darien, GA · McIntosh County
Business License / Occupational Tax Application
The application every business must file with the City of Darien for a business license and occupational tax certificate, including two sworn affidavits.
- 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
This packet covers the city's business license and occupational tax requirements and bundles two statutory affidavits: a private employer E-Verify exemption affidavit under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d) for employers with ten or fewer employees, and a SAVE citizenship/lawful-presence affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 required of anyone applying for this public benefit. Both affidavits must be sworn and signed before a notary.
Who needs it
Anyone opening or renewing a business in the City of Darien must file this application and its attached affidavits.
Why it needs a notary
Georgia law requires the SAVE affidavit and the E-Verify exemption affidavit to be subscribed and sworn before a notary public with a valid commission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business License / Occupational Tax Application PDF from the City of Darien website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business information and both affidavit sections, leaving your signature blank.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your ID and sign both affidavits while the notary watches by live video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Darien City Hall with your other license materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Darien. 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 the Darien business license affidavit?
- Yes. Both the SAVE citizenship affidavit and the E-Verify exemption affidavit on this application must be sworn before a notary before you submit them to the city.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Download the PDF, fill it out, then connect with an online notary by video who verifies your ID and witnesses your signature in real time.
- What ID do I need for the SAVE affidavit?
- O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 requires a secure and verifiable document, such as a driver's license or passport, presented to the notary at signing.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize a Georgia city form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries commissioned in other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- Submit the notarized application to Darien City Hall; check with the city if you are unsure which department accepts it.