Monroe, GA · Walton County
Occupational Tax Application
The core business license application new businesses file with the City of Monroe, including a sworn statement and an embedded SAVE affidavit for citizenship/immigration status.
- 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 business operating in Monroe must obtain an occupational tax certificate (business license). The application requires the owner to swear that the information provided is true, and it incorporates a S.A.V.E. Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2) verifying the applicant's lawful presence for the public benefit being applied for.
Who needs it
Anyone starting or operating a business within the City of Monroe city limits.
Why it needs a notary
The application closes with 'Subscribed and sworn before me this day of, 20 Notary Public Signature and Seal,' and the attached SAVE affidavit must also be sworn before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupational Tax Application from the City of Monroe Forms page.
- 2
Fill In Business Details
Complete the business information and SAVE affidavit sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application to Monroe's Code Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Monroe. 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 Monroe Occupational Tax Application?
- Yes. The application must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public, and it includes a SAVE affidavit that also requires notarization.
- How do I get this application notarized online?
- Complete the application and the embedded SAVE affidavit, then book a remote online notary session to sign on video.
- What is the SAVE affidavit inside this application?
- It is a statement under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2) verifying your citizenship or lawful immigration status, required with public benefit applications like a business license.
- Do I need a secure and verifiable ID for the SAVE affidavit?
- Yes, Georgia law requires the SAVE affidavit to be accompanied by a secure and verifiable form of ID.