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DAWSON COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION To start a business in Dawson County, you must obtain an Occupational Tax certificate (business license). Additional permits or licenses may be required, depending on the type of business you plan to operate and the business location. Please submit completed applications to our office. Attach and provide copies of all applicable documents according to your business type: Incomplete applications will be returned. • State License (contractors, plumbers, electricians, cosmetologists, etc.) • Federal Identification Number - SS4 Form only (irs.gov) [PHONE REDACTED] • E-Verify Confirmation Document (e-verify.gov) • Georgia Sales Tax Number (dor.ga.gov) • Food Service Permit (Dawson County Health Department) • Department of Agriculture Certificate • Registered Trade Name/OBA - Dawson Clerk of Court • Corporation or LLC Papers with a copy of annual registration (sos.ga.gov) • Certificate of Occupancy (new builds & tenant finishes) • Copy of verifiable documents: provide a copy The state-required affidavits must be completed and notarized. Affidavits verifying residency status as referenced in O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1(e)(2) and§ 36-60-6(d) require a secure and verifiable document such as a driver's license, passport, permanent resident card, etc. Payments by check are made payable to Dawson County in the amount due at the time of submittal. Please note there is a $25.00 returned check fee if the payment cannot be processed. We also accept cash, money orders, or Visa & MasterCard. New Applications may be mailed to our office, submitted in person, or emailed to [EMAIL REDACTED] Should applicants have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or visit our website at www.dawsoncountyga.gov. Please note that the address used for your business cannot be a P.O. Box or UPS Store/Mailbox location. The address used should be the physical location of the company. You can add an additional mailing address later in the application process. DAWSON COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE OFFICE: 25 Justice Way, Suite 2322, Dawsonville GA 30534 1/11/2024 ---PAGE BREAK--- OCCUPATIONAL TAX APPLICATION PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY - LEAVE NO BLANKS Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] 25 Justice Way - Suite 2322 - Dawsonville, GA 30534 Type of Business: (check one) Home Office:_ Home Occupation:_ Commercial:_ Type of Ownership: {check one) Partnership:_ LLC: Corporation: _ Sole Proprietor: _ Business Name: _ Doing Business As (DBA): _ Dawson 911 Address: _ City/ State/Zip Code: _ Dawson Business Phone: _ Business Email Address: _ Business Contact: _ Mailing Address: _ Descriptions of Type of Business and Service{s) Offered: _ Please Complete and Provide Copies Federal ID Number: _ Georgia Sales Tax Number: _ State License Number: _ Number of Employees: _ FOR OFFICE PERSONNEL USE ONLY: License # _ Date Established NAICS Number _ Home Office Home Occupation Commercial TMP# _ Zoned: Zoning Verification: _ DAWSON COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE OFFICE: 25 Justice Way, Suite 2322, Dawsonville GA 30534 1/11/2024 ---PAGE BREAK--- New Business License Fee: $100.00 plus $50.00 administrative fee Payment Information: Make checks payable to Dawson County, or Email to request invoice for credit card payment. Applicant Certification being the member of the business entity listed, declare that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that it is the responsibility of the business owner, to maintain a current and active Business License and occupational tax certificate. Business Licenses expire on the last day of the month it is issued, and should be renewed annually before the end of the grace period, being 90 days after expiration date. Signature of Applicant: _ Date: _ Commercial Location Only: Outdoor Storage or Outdoor Display: Yes_ No_ If yes, list products (excluding signs) to be stored or displayed _ Is this a new construction: Yes No_} sharing space with another business: Yes_ No_ If yes, list business name: _ Existing Building: Yes_ No_/ Are you making cosmetic changes: Yes_ No_ DAWSON COUN1Y BUSINESS LICENSE OFFICE: 25 Justice Way, Suite 2322, Dawsonville GA 30534 1/11/2024 ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK---