Business Renewals

INFORMATION REGARDING ANNUAL RENEWAL OF LICENSE:

The City of Forest Park is currently in the process of commencing the renewal period for businesses that operate within city limits and need to obtain an occupational tax certificate and/or alcohol license. All businesses are encouraged to adhere to the scheduled renewal deadlines. Please notify us of any changes with your business, i.e.; name and/ownership change, location change, partnership, corporation, business closing, etc. All changes must be submitted in writing.

No business license shall be issued or renewed unless all city taxes, sanitation fees and other assessments have been paid prior to payment of the annual license fee. To access the business renewal application, click here.

Below are the renewal due dates for all business (except insurance companies/agencies) and alcohol licenses:

• Renewal Period: 9/11/23 through 10/13/23
• Business Renewal Application Due Date: 10/13/23
• Payment Due Date: 11/15/23 or 30-day net period on invoice (depending on processing date)

Below are the renewal due dates for all adult entertainment businesses:

• Renewal Period: 9/11/23 through 11/29/23
• Business Renewal Application Due Date: 11/30/23
• Payment Due Date: 11/30/23 or 30-day net period on invoice (depending on processing date)

Below are the renewal due dates for all insurance companies/agencies:

• Renewal Period: 01/01/24 through 2/28/24
• Business Renewal Application Due Date: 3/1/24
• Payment Due Date: 4/1/24

All applications must be submitted in person or by mail to the city's Business License Division, located at Forest Park City Hall, 745 Forest Pkwy. Emailed applications or faxed copies will not be accepted. To better serve our customers, individuals in need of in-person assistance can visit city hall Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For additional questions, contact Fatima Fernandez, Financial Services Technician, at (404) 366-4720, ext. 340, or email businesslicenses@forestparkga.gov.