Mount Vernon, GA · Montgomery County
Occupational Tax Certificate Affidavit
The business license application for the City of Mount Vernon, whose attached SAVE-style affidavit must be sworn before a notary.
- 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
New and renewing businesses in Mount Vernon file this occupational tax application, which requires an E-Verify number for businesses with employees and is accompanied by an Affidavit Verifying Status referencing O.C.G.A. §50-36-2 and 8 U.S.C. §1621. The applicant swears to their citizenship or immigration status before a notary as a condition of receiving the certificate.
Who needs it
Any business applying for an occupational tax certificate (business license) from the City of Mount Vernon.
Why it needs a notary
The Affidavit Verifying Status must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public, who signs the jurat and lists their commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupational Tax Certificate Application PDF from the City of Mount Vernon website.
- 2
Fill In Business Details
Complete the business information and Affidavit Verifying Status section.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at your convenience.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your ID and sign the affidavit while the notary watches by live video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Mount Vernon City Hall with your fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon occupational tax affidavit?
- Yes, the Affidavit Verifying Status attached to the application must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public.
- How do I get this affidavit notarized online?
- Fill out the application, then connect with an online notary by video who verifies your ID and witnesses your signature.
- Do I need an E-Verify number to apply?
- Businesses with employees must provide an E-Verify number and authorization date, or complete the E-Verify exemption form if not required to register.
- Can a notary from another state notarize this Georgia city form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats from notaries commissioned in other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the notarized application to Mount Vernon City Hall along with the required OTC fee; check with the city if unsure what else to bring.