official site for the city of cordele, ga
Most required forms can be downloaded by clicking on the "FORMS" tab to the left.
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
(For all in/out of town/state contractors. This includes Crisp County)
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
In addition to the above, the following items are required for each business type listed below:
The following items are needed to issue a City of Cordele Occupational Tax Certificate:
Occupational Tax Certificates
aka "Business Licenses"