City of Elberton
Commonly referred to as a business license, an Occupation Tax Certificate is issued upon the registration of a business and payment of the established fee.
shall be displayed by the business owner in a conspicuous expires on March 31 of the year following the year in which is not transferable.A change of ownership shall be considered in the same light as the termination of a business and the establishment of a new business. Therefore, a new owner must apply for a new occupational tax certificate.
A change in address shall be cause for a business to follow the same procedures as a new business. Please check the zoning prior to signing a new lease or occupying new space, as the location may be one where the business may not be allowed.
Renewals are due January 1-March 31 of each year. Types of licenses:
OCCUPATIONAL TAX - This license is required for persons engaging in any business, trade, profession, or occupation within a physical set location or address within the corporate limits of Elberton. PROFESSIONAL - This license is required for each practitioner of a profession within the corporate limits of Elberton unless otherwise excluded specifically by State Law. REGULATORY – Required for each person wishing to conduct business within the corporate limits of Elberton who does not have a physical location within the city limits. VENDING OR AMUSEMENT MACHINE – Registration is required for all vending and amusement machines that operate within the corporate limits of Elberton. FINANCIAL INSTITUTION - This license is required for all financial institutions that are located within the corporate limits of Elberton.For any official documents, please contact Elberton City Clerk Cindy Churney at (706) 213-3105.
