Apply for Georgia Licenses and Permits

In order to form an LLC for your business in Georgia, you'll need to udnerstand the various step required.  Articles of Organization need to be drafted and filed, and you will also need to draft an operating agreement for yourGeorgia LLC.  To find out more about how to form a limited liability company in Georgia, please visit our Georgia LLC page.

In Georgia, there is not a universal license for business, but there are many different kinds at state and local levels. Certain business entities must register with the Corporations Division of the Secretary of State to lawfully operate business. Local business licenses are commonly known as Business Tax Certificates. The Professional Licensing Boards of Georgia require certain specialized professions to be licensed at a state level, for the current list visit http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/. To apply for business licenses, visit our Georgia Business License webpage. Before applying, verify that you have all of your important business information readily available such as: property address, business owner’s name and social security number, contact information for all parties involved, etc.

To obtain a marriage license, both the bride and groom must go to the county probate court together to apply with their valid DMV issued photo identification or a current passport. Throughout Georgia, you, the couple, may apply at any county and may have the wedding anywhere. For those that aren’t Georgia residents, the couple must apply at the county where the wedding will take place. The ceremony must be solemnized by a duly appointed representative whether civil or religious. The average marriage license fee is approximately $60 and the marriage license is valid indefinitely. Visit our Georgia Marriage License page for guidance that is in greater detail.