Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to apply for and receive your State Certification before any Local License can be issued.

All business licenses issued by Barrow County expire December 31. We apply a late penalty fee of 10% after January 15. 

If your license has not been renewed by April 15 of that year, a flat $200.00 late penalty fee will be applied.

Please confirm that an accurate email is link to your Citizen Self Service Portal account to receive friendly reminders when your license will need to be renewed. 

Business licenses can be applied for on our Citizens Self Service Portal

You will need to complete the following forms located on our Licensing page or in the hyperlink below:

• Private Employer Affidavit
• O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1(e)(2) AFFIDAVIT
• Home Office Requirements Form (only required if business will operate out of your home)
• Copy of any State license if applicable to your trade. (ex: plumbing license, nursing license, contractor license, etc.)

Any additional documentation can be attached to your New Business License application on the 'Attachments' tab in the Citizens Self Service Portal. 

You will receive a notification from the Portal once we review your application to confirm license fees. 

You will need the following forms located on our Licensing page:

• Business License - Renewal
• Business License Renewal Attachment (this form will need to be notarized)
• Copy of any State license if applicable to your trade. (Ex: Plumbing license, nursing license, contractor license, etc.)

You will receive an email once we review your renewal to confirm renewal fees and form of payment.