Tifton, GA · Tift County
Business License Application
The standard application for a new or expanded business license in Tifton, which includes a sworn statement page that must be notarized.
- 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
Every new business opening in Tifton, and any business changing ownership or location, files this license application with the City Clerk. The packet's sworn-statement page has a detected signature field and a notary field, and its text includes a notary jurat, so it must be signed and notarized before the license can be issued.
Who needs it
Anyone opening, expanding, or transferring ownership of a business in Tifton.
Why it needs a notary
The application's sworn-statement page carries an actual notary signature field alongside 'subscribed and sworn before me... commission expires' jurat language.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business License Application from the City of Tifton City Clerk page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete your business details and estimated gross income.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the sworn statement live on camera.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with Tifton City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tifton. 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 a notary for the Tifton Business License Application?
- Yes, the application includes a sworn statement page with a dedicated notary signature field that must be completed before a notary.
- How do I notarize the application online?
- Upload the completed application, verify your ID, and sign the sworn statement live with a remote online notary.
- What do I need before applying?
- Confirmation your location meets zoning requirements, a completed building safety inspection, and a Sales Tax ID Number if you sell retail goods.
- Do I need a separate alcohol license?
- Yes, businesses selling alcoholic beverages must also complete Tifton's separate alcohol license application; check with the City Clerk if unsure.