The Privilege License Application is the City of Marietta, Georgia, form used to apply for a privileged license through the Business License and Revenue Division. It is one of the Marietta business license applications, and the city's forms page ties it to private detective and security businesses, burglar alarm system installations and alcohol beverages wholesalers. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original at mariettaga.gov, and it is delivered to the city by mail or in person.
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What is Privilege License Application – Marietta, GA?
The Privilege License Application is the City of Marietta form a business uses to apply for a privileged license, which the city requires for private detective and security businesses, burglar alarm system installations, and alcohol beverages wholesalers.
The form is issued by the City of Marietta Business License and Revenue Division, 205 Lawrence Street, and the revision printed on it is 07/31/2018. Its printed title is PRIVILEGE APPLICATION. It asks for the business name and legal structure, the nature of the business, projected gross receipts in Georgia from the location, federal and Georgia tax numbers, the location and its owner, and detailed personal information about the applicant, spouse, partners and employees, including an arrest and conviction question and three character references.
The PDF also carries two other pages: a one-page guide to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy before a business license can be released, and a Privilege Application Checklist of the items to submit with the application.
It is not the only Marietta license application. The city's forms page lists separate applications for the General Business License, Professional Business License, Alcoholic Beverage License, Pawn Shop License, Transient Vendor/Temporary Business License and Mobile Retail Food Establishment License. This form is the one for privileged licenses. The city lists its fees on page 4 of the application; ask the Business License Division for current amounts.
Who needs to file Privilege License Application – Marietta, GA?
Businesses that operate within the city limits of Marietta and fall into one of the three categories the city's forms page names as requiring a privileged license use this application:
- private detective or security businesses;
- burglar alarm system installations;
- alcohol beverages wholesalers.
The application asks about the applicant and the applicant's spouse, and it asks for every partner, individual and employee associated with the business, with percent of ownership for all parties. The arrest, conviction or plea question covers the applicant, a spouse and any individual with an interest as owner, partner or stockholder. Corporations and partnerships enclose their incorporation or partnership papers, if applicable.
New business license applicants must also have a Certificate of Occupancy issued for the space before the license can be released. Those not doing construction follow the Tenant Move-In Permit process described on the first page of the PDF.
Businesses outside those categories generally need a different Marietta application. The city's forms page lists the General Business License, Professional Business License, Alcoholic Beverage License, Pawn Shop License, Transient Vendor/Temporary Business License and Mobile Retail Food Establishment License as separate applications.
When to file Privilege License Application – Marietta, GA
The triggering event is starting a business that needs a privileged license in Marietta. The application has no separate due date printed on it, but it asks for the beginning date of the business in Marietta, so prepare it before you open.
For a new business license, the PDF says a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) must be issued before the license can be released, and the license application is approved upon issuance of the CO. For applicants not doing construction, the city's Tenant Move-In Permit application is reviewed in 3-5 business days after it is submitted and accepted. Once the permit is issued, you can schedule the two inspections, Fire 100% and Building Final, in SagesGov within 30 days. After they are approved, a new CO is issued, and it must be posted in view of your patrons.
If renovations are needed, a licensed General Contractor must apply for and complete the building permits, so allow for that before the CO.
Documents you need
- Copy of your driver's license, listed as item 2 on the Privilege Application Checklist.
- Copy of your Social Security card, listed as item 3 on the checklist.
- Copy of your Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration, both front and back, listed as item 4 on the checklist.
- Copy of your state license, listed as item 5 on the checklist.
- Completed and notarized Private Employer Affidavit, listed as item 6 on the checklist.
- Completed Marietta Police Department Criminal History Consent Form, listed as item 7 on the checklist.
- Payment in certified funds: a cashier's check, money order or cash only, per item 8 on the checklist.
- Partnership agreement or certificate of incorporation, including articles of incorporation, enclosed with the application if applicable to your business structure.
- For new applicants not doing construction, a diagram or drawing of the space showing doors, walls, windows and exits, with each space's function and the address, uploaded to the Tenant Move-In Permit Application.
- For the same Tenant Move-In Permit Application, a signed and dated statement of use letter giving the address, the use, normal hours, contact information and a clear statement that no construction will be done.
- For the same Tenant Move-In Permit Application, a copy of the applicant's driver's license.
How to fill out Privilege License Application – Marietta, GA
Check the Certificate of Occupancy step
Read the first page of the PDF. A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued before a business license can be released, and applicants not doing construction use the Tenant Move-In Permit Application in SagesGov.
Enter the business name and structure
In item 1, give the full name of the business and the name it will operate under. Mark proprietorship, partnership or corporation (domestic or foreign), and enclose the partnership agreement or incorporation papers if applicable.
Describe the business and tax numbers
Enter the nature and character of the business, projected gross receipts in Georgia from this location, the Federal Tax ID Number and the Georgia Sales Tax Number.
Enter the location and property owner
In item 2, enter the business location. If the location is not owned, give the name of the property owner.
Add phone and start date
In item 3, enter the business telephone and the beginning date of business in Marietta.
Complete the applicant's details
In item 4, enter the full and true legal name, any aliases or name changes used in the last five years, email address, date of birth, Social Security number, and driver's license number and state.
Add spouse and birth information
Enter the spouse's full name, date of birth, Social Security number and driver's license number and state. Then give the applicant's place of birth.
Give residence and occupation
Enter your current address and telephone, whether you reside in Cobb County and for how long, years at the present address and in Georgia, and your occupation for the past five years with specific details.
List partners, owners and locations
List all partners, individuals and employees associated with the business with name, address, telephone, date of birth and Social Security number. Give each party's percent of ownership, name the majority partner or stockholder and say whether you have other stores or locations.
Answer the history and charges questions
Answer the arrest, conviction or nolo contendere question for the five years before filing. State how the location is zoned (completed by the Zoning Administrator) and whether any fees, taxes, fines, utilities or other charges are due to the City of Marietta or Marietta Power, with details if yes.
Provide three character references
Give three character references from individuals who are not related to the applicant or to shareholders, officers or directors, and who will not benefit financially from the business.
Review against the checklist and download
Check every answer against the Privilege Application Checklist, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the package and submit it through the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Privilege License Application – Marietta, GA
The city's forms page says to submit the privileged license application, affidavits, forms, identification and payment by mail or in person to the City of Marietta Business License Division.
- In person: Business License Division, 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA.
- By mail: City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
License fees are listed on page 4 of the application and are due in certified funds upon submission. The checklist names the accepted forms of payment as a cashier's check, money order or cash only. For questions, the form lists the Business License and Revenue Division at Phone (770) 794-5520 and Fax (770) 794-5685.
The Certificate of Occupancy step is separate. The first page of the PDF says to verify your address, including the suite number, in the city's Property Search Tool, create an account at www.SagesGov.com/marietta-ga and submit the Tenant Move-In Permit Application there. All documents for that step are accepted digitally, and the city does not accept paper. For help with it, email [email protected] or call the Permit Technician at (770)794-5454.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending a personal check: the checklist accepts only a cashier's check, money order or cash, and the city's page says fees are due in certified funds upon submission.
- Submitting the Private Employer Affidavit without notarization; the checklist calls for a completed and notarized affidavit.
- Leaving questions unanswered; the form instructs you to print the application and answer all questions.
- Omitting the partnership agreement or certificate of incorporation, with articles of incorporation, when the business is a partnership or corporation.
- Leaving out the Marietta Police Department Criminal History Consent Form, which is item 7 on the checklist.
- Verifying your address in the Property Search Tool without the suite number; the city asks for the address including the suite number.
- Trying to send paper documents for the Tenant Move-In Permit Application; the city accepts those documents digitally only.
- Uploading a statement of use letter that is unsigned, undated or missing the statement that no construction work will be done.
- Not scheduling the Fire 100% and Building Final inspections within 30 days after the Tenant Move-In permit is issued.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Privilege License Application in Marietta, GA?
It is the City of Marietta form for applying for a privileged license through the Business License and Revenue Division. The city's page says privileged licenses are required for private detective and security businesses, burglar alarm system installations and alcohol beverages wholesalers.
Is this the Marietta business license for every business?
No. Most businesses complete the General Business License application. A Marietta business license for a security business, burglar alarm installer or alcohol beverages wholesaler uses this Privilege License Application. The city lists separate applications for professional, alcohol, pawn shop, transient vendor and mobile food licenses.
Where do I submit the Marietta privilege license application?
By mail to City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609, or in person at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA. Send the application, affidavits, forms, identification and payment together, as the city's page directs.
What documents go with the privilege application?
The checklist lists copies of your driver's license, Social Security card, Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration (front and back) and state license. It also lists a notarized Private Employer Affidavit, the Police Department Criminal History Consent Form, and certified funds.
How do I pay the privileged license fee in Marietta?
Fees are due in certified funds upon submission of the application. The checklist accepts a cashier's check, money order or cash only. The amounts are listed on page 4 of the application; call (770) 794-5520 for current figures.
Do I need a Certificate of Occupancy before my Marietta license is issued?
Yes, for new business license applicants. The PDF says a Certificate of Occupancy must be issued before a business license can be released, and the license application is approved when the CO is issued. Applicants not doing construction start with the Tenant Move-In Permit Application in SagesGov.
How long does the Tenant Move-In Permit review take?
The PDF says review takes 3-5 business days once the application is submitted and accepted. After fees are paid the permit is emailed, and you can schedule the Fire 100% and Building Final inspections in SagesGov within 30 days.
Can I fill out the Marietta privilege license application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the application with the city; you deliver it by mail or in person to the Business License Division.
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