Covington, GA · Newton County
Business Amendment Form
The Business Amendment Form records a change to an existing business’s name, business type, or address and is completed by the business owner or authorized representative.
- 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
Use this form to report a modification to an existing business, including a change in business name, business type, or business address. The applicant or owner provides the business details, describes the modification, and declares the information true and correct under penalty of perjury. The form instructs applicants to submit all legal documents related to the update to the Planning & Zoning Department.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized representative should complete this form when updating an existing business’s name, business type, address, or other modification.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and Sworn Before Me” jurat; the authorized business owner, officer, or agent signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Covington Business Amendment Form from the city’s form source.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Provide the applicant and business information, identify the previous and new business names as applicable, and describe the modification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the declaration in the notary’s presence during your online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed form and all legal documents related to the update to the Planning & Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Covington. 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 complete the Business Amendment Form?
- Enter the business and applicant details, describe the modification, and sign the sworn statement before a notary. Submit the form and all legal documents related to the update to the Planning & Zoning Department.
- Do I need to submit legal documents with this form?
- The form says all legal documents must be submitted with an update. Include the documents related to your business modification when you send the completed form to the Planning & Zoning Department.
- Can I use an online notary for the sworn statement?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states, but this form has a sworn jurat; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who can sign the form?
- The form identifies an authorized business owner, officer, or authorized agent as the signer. The signer must make the declaration that the information provided is true and correct under penalty of perjury.
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