The Renewal Check-Off List is the checklist the Cobb County Business License Division uses to show what a complete business renewal package consists of. It is one of the Cobb County business license documents used when an Occupation Tax Certificate / Business License is renewed: it names the renewal form, two notarized affidavits, a copy of the signer's identification and a check. On this page you can fill out the checklist online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original PDF at the link below.
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What is Renewal Check-Off List – Cobb County, GA?
The Renewal Check-Off List is the Cobb County Business License Division checklist headed "A complete business renewal package consists of." It lists every item a business must return to renew its Occupation Tax Certificate / Business License, with a blank to mark beside each one.
The list names five items:
- the Renewal Form, completely filled out and signed, with the number of employees company-wide;
- an affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2), signed and notarized;
- the Private Employer Affidavit pursuant to O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d), a two-sided document of which you complete one side, signed and notarized;
- a copy of the signer's Secure and Verifiable Documents (SVD);
- a check payable to the Cobb County Business License Division.
A note at the top adds that the Renewal and both affidavits must all be signed by the same person and submitted with a copy of that signer's Secure and Verifiable Document. The list states that all of the documents must be completed and returned, and that the occupation tax certificate or business license will not be issued until all documents are received.
The checklist is not the renewal form and not an affidavit; it only tells you what the package must contain. The county's renewal page covers the wider renewal process, including deadlines, gross receipts documentation and online renewal.
Who needs to file Renewal Check-Off List – Cobb County, GA?
Businesses renewing an Occupation Tax Certificate / Business License with the Cobb County Business License Division use this checklist to assemble the renewal package.
- The signer. The Renewal Form must be completely filled out and signed by an owner, officer, partner, or W-2 employee. That same person must sign both affidavits and supply the copy of the Secure and Verifiable Document.
- Employers with 10 or fewer employees (company-wide). Complete the side of the Private Employer Affidavit for that size.
- Employers with 11 or more employees (company-wide). Complete the other side, which requires the company's E-Verify number.
- Signers who are permanent residents, qualified aliens or non-immigrants. Provide a copy of the front and back of the immigration card or other document with the O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2) affidavit.
- Building owners. The county's renewal page says that, effective October 1, 2022, the first $25,000.00 received annually from the rental of real property no longer qualifies for exemption when renewing.
Businesses that received an email or one-page renewal notice with an online payment option and PIN can renew online, as the county's page describes; this checklist describes the mailed or in-person package.
When to file Renewal Check-Off List – Cobb County, GA
Renew before the December 31 expiration date of each calendar year, by mail or in person, according to the Cobb County Business License Division's renewal page. All Occupation Tax Certificates must be renewed by December 31 even if you did not receive a renewal notice. The county sends a notice only to the mailing address it has on file, so a business whose address changed without notice to the Division will not receive one.
Late renewals cost more: the county states that interest and penalty are assessed on all delinquent renewals. Interest begins to be added on February 1 each year, and a penalty is added if the tax is not paid by April 1 each year. Ask the Division for the current amounts.
The checklist adds that the certificate or license is not issued until every document in the package has been received.
Documents you need
- Renewal Form, completely filled out and signed by an owner, officer, partner, or W-2 employee, stating the number of employees company-wide.
- Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2): check only one blank, sign it and have it notarized.
- Copy of the front and back of the signer's immigration card or other document, only if the signer is a permanent resident, qualified alien or non-immigrant.
- Private Employer Affidavit pursuant to O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d): complete one side (10 or fewer employees, or 11 or more, company-wide), sign it and have it notarized.
- The company's E-Verify number (four to six characters, not the Federal ID Number), only if the company has 11 or more employees company-wide.
- Copy of the signer's Secure and Verifiable Document, such as a driver's license or passport.
- Copy of an I-551, I-766, passport or similar document, if the signer is not a U.S. citizen.
- Check payable to the Cobb County Business License Division, with the Occupation Tax Certificate/Business License number on the check.
- Gross receipts documentation, such as sales reports, a profit and loss statement, Georgia Sales Tax Returns, the latest IRS return or an accountant's affidavit; the county's renewal page says the gross receipts on the renewal must be supported.
How to fill out Renewal Check-Off List – Cobb County, GA
Read the list of required items
Review the five blanks on the Renewal Check-Off List: renewal form, two affidavits, copy of the signer's SVD and the check. Mark each blank as you finish the item.
Choose one person to sign everything
Select an owner, officer, partner, or W-2 employee. The same person must sign the Renewal Form and both affidavits and provide the identification copy.
Complete the Renewal Form
Fill out the Renewal Form completely and sign it, stating the number of employees company-wide.
Prepare the O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2) affidavit
Check only one blank. If the signer is a permanent resident, qualified alien or non-immigrant, attach a copy of the front and back of the immigration card or other document. Sign it and have it notarized.
Complete one side of the Private Employer Affidavit
Use the side for 10 or fewer employees or the side for 11 or more employees, company-wide, and fill in the blanks. For 11 or more, enter the E-Verify number; sign and have it notarized.
Copy the signer's identification
Copy a driver's license or passport. If the signer is not a U.S. citizen, also copy an I-551, I-766, passport or similar document.
Write the check
Make the check payable to Cobb County Business License Division and write the Occupation Tax Certificate/Business License number on it.
Review, tick off and download the PDF
Confirm every blank on the checklist is marked and the package is complete. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package as described under How to submit.
How to submit Renewal Check-Off List – Cobb County, GA
The renewal package goes to the Cobb County Business License Division by mail or in person; a separate online option exists for some businesses.
- By mail: Cobb County Business License Division, P. O. Box 649, Marietta, GA 30061-0649. The checklist says to use the envelope provided, and that documents can be mailed there as of July 1, 2013.
- In person: Cobb County Business License, 1150 Powder Springs St, Ste 400, Marietta, GA 30064, telephone (770) 528-8410. Payments are accepted Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The South Cobb Service Center no longer accepts business license documents as of July 1, 2025.
- Online: available only to businesses that received an email or a one-page renewal notice with an online payment option and PIN.
Include every item on the checklist, including the check payable to the Cobb County Business License Division with the Occupation Tax Certificate/Business License number written on it. A fee applies; fees depend on the business's gross receipts in Georgia for the past calendar year, so check your renewal notice or ask the Division for the amount. To request your renewal, email [email protected] or call 770-528-8410. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the county's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Having different people sign the Renewal Form and the two affidavits; all three must be signed by the same person.
- Sending the affidavits without a notary; both must be signed and notarized.
- Leaving out the copy of the signer's Secure and Verifiable Document, such as a driver's license or passport.
- Checking more than one blank on the O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2) affidavit; the list says to check only one.
- Completing both sides of the Private Employer Affidavit, or the wrong side for your company-wide employee count.
- Entering the Federal ID Number instead of the E-Verify number (four to six characters) when the company has 11 or more employees.
- Omitting the license number on the check or making it payable to someone other than the Cobb County Business License Division.
- Returning a partial package; the certificate is not issued until all documents are received.
- Waiting for a renewal notice; certificates must be renewed by December 31 even if no notice arrived.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cobb County Renewal Check-Off List?
It is the Cobb County Business License Division checklist of what a complete business renewal package contains: the Renewal Form, two notarized affidavits, a copy of the signer's Secure and Verifiable Document and a check. It does not replace any of those items.
What do I need to renew a Cobb County business license?
The checklist requires the signed Renewal Form, the O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2) affidavit, the Private Employer Affidavit, a copy of the signer's identification and a check payable to the Cobb County Business License Division. All items must be returned.
Can different people sign the renewal and the affidavits?
No. The checklist says the Renewal and both affidavits must all be signed by the same person, who also supplies a copy of their Secure and Verifiable Document. The signer may be an owner, officer, partner, or W-2 employee.
Which side of the Private Employer Affidavit do I complete?
Complete one side only: the side for employers with 10 or fewer employees company-wide, or the side for 11 or more. Companies with 11 or more must give an E-Verify number of four to six characters, which is not the Federal ID Number.
When is the Cobb County business license renewal due?
Renewal should be completed before the December 31 expiration date each year, even if no renewal notice arrived. Interest begins to be added on February 1, and a penalty applies if the tax is not paid by April 1.
Where do I mail my Cobb County business license renewal?
Mail it to Cobb County Business License Division, P. O. Box 649, Marietta, GA 30061-0649. To deliver in person, go to 1150 Powder Springs St, Ste 400, Marietta, GA 30064; the South Cobb Service Center no longer accepts these documents.
Can I fill out the Renewal Check-Off List online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file or submit anything to Cobb County; the package follows the county's mail or in-person channels.
What happens if I send only part of the renewal package?
The checklist says all of the documents must be completed and returned, and the occupation tax certificate or business license will not be issued until all documents are received.
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