Lexington, GA · Oglethorpe County
Initial Occupational Tax Certificate Application
Business owners use this application to request an initial occupational tax certificate from the City of Lexington and provide business, ownership, and contact information.
What this form is
This application requests an initial occupational tax certificate for a business within Lexington. It asks for the business name and address, ownership structure, zoning district, business type, employee count, and contact information. The applicant affirms the information is accurate and has received specified city materials. The initial application fee is $20, and the certificate requires City Council approval before issuance.
Who needs it
A business owner seeking an initial occupational tax certificate from the City of Lexington should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and initial $20 fee to the City Clerk, City of Lexington, P.O. Box 35, Lexington, GA 30648. Make checks payable to City of Lexington.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Initial Occupational Tax Certificate Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested business, ownership, zoning, employee, and contact details, then affirm the information and sign and date the application.
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Prepare The Fee
Prepare the $20 initial application fee; make checks payable to City of Lexington.
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Submit To The City Clerk
Send the application and fee to the City Clerk, City of Lexington, P.O. Box 35, Lexington, GA 30648.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the initial occupational tax certificate application ask for?
- It requests business and owner details, the business address and zoning district, whether it is home-based, the nature of the business, employee count, and contact information.
- How do I submit the initial occupational tax certificate application?
- Submit the application and the $20 initial fee to the City Clerk, City of Lexington, P.O. Box 35, Lexington, GA 30648. Checks should be payable to City of Lexington.
- Do I need a notary for the Initial Occupational Tax Certificate Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
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