Renew a Business License

Renewing Occupational Tax Certificates

All business licenses can be renewed physically at the Oconee County Planning and Code Enforcement Department (via mail or in-person drop off).

Renewal applications are typically mailed to the mailing address on file around November/December. If you have not received a renewal application during that time, please contact the Planning and Code Enforcement Department.

The deadline to renew a business license is December 31st. 

A 10% late penalty fee will be assessed if the renewal takes place after April 1st. 

Home-Based Businesses:

  • Driver's License: Attach a copy of the owner, officer, partner or member's Georgia driver's license or Georgia Identification card to your application. The address on the driver's license or ID card must match the home-based business address location.
  • State Professional or Occupational License: Attach a copy of your state license if your profession/occupation is regulated by the State of Georgia licensing board.
  • Rental Home-Based Businesses: If renting or leasing a residential property, attach a letter of approval from the property owner.

Commercial Businesses:

  • Certificate of Occupancy: Attach a copy of your Certificate of Occupancy reflecting your business's DBA name.
  • State Professional or Occupational License: Attach a copy of your state license if your profession/occupation is regulated by the State of Georgia licensing board.

Additional Requirements:

  • If you are selling goods, you must acquire a Sales and Use Tax ID from the Georgia Department of Revenue.
  • Food sales must be licensed by the Georgia Department of Environmental Health or the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

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