How do I submit the Occupational Tax Certificate application?

Submit the application and required materials at the City Manager’s Office on the second floor of City Hall, 106 E. Lee Street. The listed payment methods are cash, check, or money order.

What documents does the checklist ask applicants to provide?

It lists a valid state-issued ID or passport, a property lease or proof of ownership, required state licenses, articles of incorporation if required, and applicable food-service permits.

Which businesses need food-service permits?

Food-service establishments must contact Upson County Environmental Health. The checklist also says applicants referred to the Department of Agriculture should provide a copy of that permit.

Thomaston, GA · Upson County

No notary required

Occupational Tax Certificate Application Checklist

This checklist helps new Thomaston businesses identify required permits, inspections, and supporting documents for an Occupational Tax Certificate application.

What this form is

Use this checklist when preparing a new Occupational Tax Certificate application in Thomaston. It outlines food-service permits, inspections, supporting documents, zoning verification, and payment steps; food-service requirements depend on the business. The checklist says to submit the application and required materials at City Hall, where the city verifies that the proposed business use is allowed by zoning.

Who needs it

Businesses applying for a new Thomaston Occupational Tax Certificate can use this checklist to prepare required inspections, permits, and supporting documents.

How to submit it

Visit the City Manager’s Office on the second floor of City Hall to submit the application and pay by cash, check, or money order. The address listed is 106 E. Lee Street, Thomaston, GA 30286.

About notarization

This checklist has no notary block; it says to notarize all required documents within the application, and the city offers this service at no additional charge.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Checklist
Download the Occupational Tax Certificate Application Checklist to review the requirements for a new application.
2
Complete The Application
Complete the new Occupational Tax Certificate application and clearly describe the proposed business use for zoning verification.
3
Gather Required Documents
Gather the listed identification, property, license, incorporation, and applicable food-service permit documents.
4
Schedule Required Inspections
Schedule the inspections listed for your business and obtain the inspection forms to submit with your application.
5
Submit And Pay
Visit the City Manager’s Office on the second floor of City Hall to submit the application and pay by cash, check, or money order.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Occupational Tax Certificate application checklist?: No notary block appears on this checklist. However, it says to notarize all required documents within the application; the city offers this service at no additional charge.
How do I submit the Occupational Tax Certificate application?: Submit the application and required materials at the City Manager’s Office on the second floor of City Hall, 106 E. Lee Street. The listed payment methods are cash, check, or money order.
What documents does the checklist ask applicants to provide?: It lists a valid state-issued ID or passport, a property lease or proof of ownership, required state licenses, articles of incorporation if required, and applicable food-service permits.
Which businesses need food-service permits?: Food-service establishments must contact Upson County Environmental Health. The checklist also says applicants referred to the Department of Agriculture should provide a copy of that permit.

Need something notarized?

This Occupational Tax Certificate Application Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Thomaston form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.