"Business Licenses"

Most required forms can be downloaded in our Forms page.

All applicants must have the following documents for a City of Cordele Occupational Tax Certificate to be issued:

• Completed Application
• SAVE Affidavit (Must be notarized)
• E-Verify Private Employer Affidavit (Must be notarized)
• Photo ID

In addition to the above, the following items are required for each business type listed below

General Business

• Certificate of Occupancy
• If Retail, must provide Sales Tax Number
• If Convenience/Grocery Business, must have Dept of Ag. Safety Pen Permit

Vendors/Peddlers

$200

(License will expire on Dec. 31st. Must have written permission per occurrence.)

• Written permission from land owner or manager to set up at that location.
• Copy of home license based on gross receipts
• Certificate of Occupancy
• Food vendors need Food Service Permit (Crisp County Heath Dept - Wyn Howell (229) 276-2680)

Contractors

• Administrative Fee $75
• Copy of Georgia State License (if applicable)
• Surety Bond ($5000.00) or Certificate of Liability Insurance listing City of Cordele as additional interested party.
• If no GA License based on gross receipts, license will be issued tax-based per job.

Daycare Center

(State Certified Private - 6 Children or Less)

• Certificate from State (Bright from the Start)
• CPR Certification
• Certificate of Occupancy
• Background Check
• List of Employees (Background Check)

Funeral Home

• Copy of State Establishment License
• State Embalmer's License
• Certificate of Occupancy

Restaurant

• Food service permit - Contact Crisp County Health Dept
• Certificate of Occupancy

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