Fort Valley, GA · Peach County
Business Closure Form
This form lets a Fort Valley business owner notify the city when a business closes, is sold, or moves out of the city.
What this form is
The Business Closure Form finalizes or closes an existing City of Fort Valley Occupational Tax Certificate (OTC) when a business closes, is sold, or moves out of the city. It asks for business and owner details, the final operating date, revenue, employee count, OTC number, and whether the business holds an alcohol license. If the owner is deceased, the form requires a government-issued death certificate.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized person should complete this form when the business closes, is sold, or moves out of Fort Valley.
How to submit it
The form says the Finance Department must be notified and lists 204 West Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030, and [email protected]. It also lists the city phone number, 478-825-8261.
About notarization
No notary is required; the signer signs and dates the form and makes the stated declaration under penalty of making a false declaration.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Business Closure Form.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the requested business, contact, operating, revenue, employee, OTC, and ownership information.
- 3
Gather Required Attachment
If the owner is deceased, attach a copy of the government-issued death certificate.
- 4
Notify The Finance Department
Notify the Finance Department using the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fort Valley Business Closure Form for?
- It notifies the city when a business closes, is sold, or moves out of Fort Valley, and is used to finalize or close an existing Occupational Tax Certificate.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for business and owner details, the final date of operation, revenue, employee count, OTC number, and whether the business holds an alcohol license. A deceased owner's government-issued death certificate must be attached.
- Do I need a notary for the Business Closure Form?
- No. The form has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it and makes the stated declaration under penalty of making a false declaration.
- How do I submit the Business Closure Form?
- The form says to notify the Finance Department and lists 204 West Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030, and [email protected]. It also lists 478-825-8261.
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