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Applications & Forms
Every business operating within the city limits of Marietta must have a current City of Marietta business license. Applications are received and processed at our Business License Office located on the first floor of City Hall, 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA.
Online Payment Forms
The following renewal / forms are available for online payments:
- Business License Renewal
- Alcohol License Renewal
- Monthly Occupancy/Excise Taxes:
- Malt Beverage (due on the 10th day of the following month)
- Liquor Sales Reporting (due on the 20th day of the following month)
- Rental Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Reporting (due on the 20th day of the following month)
- Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax Reporting (due on the 20th day of the following month)
General Business Licenses
Most businesses will need to complete an application for a General Business License. In addition, the applicant must complete notarized affidavits (Affidavit Verifying Status and Private Employer Affidavit), Home-Based Business Acknowledgement Form (for businesses operating out of a residence) and provide copies of appropriate identification. License fees are based on annual gross receipts or the number of employees, whichever is greater. Payment can be made by cash or check.
Please submit the application, affidavits, forms, identification, and payment by mail or in person to the Business License Office located at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
Any business selling or manufacturing alcohol within the city limits of Marietta must obtain an Alcoholic Beverage License prior to engaging in the sale or making of alcohol. After completing the Alcoholic Beverage application and related items on the checklist, please contact the Business License Division, at 770-794-5520, to schedule an appointment. Alcohol License fees are listed on page 2 of the application and are due in certified funds upon submission of the application.
Please bring the application, affidavits, documents, identification and payment in certified funds to the Business License Office located at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA.
Upon submission of the alcoholic beverage application, the applicant, owners and agent will undergo a background check by the Marietta Police Department. Please contact Nicole Oddi, Permits & ID Technician with the Marietta Police Department, at 770-794-5341, to schedule the background check. All new Alcoholic Beverage License applications are reviewed by the City Manager on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Upon approval, a copy of the alcoholic beverage licenses may be obtained from the Business License Office. The original alcoholic beverage licenses are held in the Business License Office until a state alcoholic beverage license is obtained by the business and a copy of the state license is brought to the Business License Office. No alcohol may be sold or manufactured until the state license is obtained and the original city license is released.
Upon submission of the alcoholic beverage application, the applicant, owners and agent will undergo a background check by the Marietta Police Department. Please contact Nicole Oddi, Permits & ID Technician with the Marietta Police Department, at 770-794-5341, to schedule the background check. All new Alcoholic Beverage License applications are reviewed by the City Manager on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Upon approval, a copy of the alcoholic beverage licenses may be obtained from the Business License Office. The original alcoholic beverage licenses are held in the Business License Office until a state alcoholic beverage license is obtained by the business and a copy of the state license is brought to the Business License Office. No alcohol may be sold or manufactured until the state license is obtained and the original city license is released.
Professional Licenses
Professionals will need to complete an application for a Professional Business License. For the list of professional type businesses, see page 2 of the professional application. License fees are based on a flat fee of $400 per professional or a calculation based on gross receipts or number of employees (choice elected on an annual basis). Payment can be made by cash or check.
Please submit the application, affidavits, forms, identification, and payment by mail or in person to the Business License Office located at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Privileged Licenses
Privileged Licenses are required for private detective/security businesses; burglar alarm system installations; and alcohol beverages wholesalers. License fees are listed on page 4 of the application and are due in certified funds upon submission of the application.
Please submit the application, affidavits, forms, identification, and payment by mail or in person to the Business License Office located at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Pawn Shop Licenses
Pawn Shop Licenses are required for pawn shops and pawn shop dealers in precious metals and gems. License fees are listed on page 3 of the application and are due in certified funds upon submission of the application.
Please submit the application, affidavits, forms, identification, and payment by mail or in person to the Business License Office located at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Transient Vendor/Temporary Business Licenses
Transient Vendor/Temporary Business Licenses are required for businesses that are temporary in nature. These licenses require the prior written consent of the real property owner, are only valid for 45 consecutive days and can only be applied for twice a year. License fees are $144 and are due in certified funds upon submission of the application.
Please submit the application, affidavits, forms, identification, and payment by mail or in person to the Business License Office located at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Mobile Retail Food Establishment Licenses
Mobile Retail Food Establishment Licenses are required for businesses operating a mobile food truck. These licenses require the prior written consent of the real property owner. License fees are $89 and are due in certified funds upon submission of the application.Please submit the application, affidavits, forms, identification, and payment by mail or in person to the Business License Office located at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Monthly Occupancy/Excise Taxes
Business License collects monthly occupancy/excise taxes for Malt Beverage Sales, Liquor Sales, Hotel/Motel Revenue and Rental Motor Vehicle Revenue. Payment by cash or check is due by the corresponding due date listed below. Forms must be postmarked by the post office, either by the 10th or the 20th day to avoid late fees.
Due on the 10th day of the following month
Printable Forms
Due on the 20th day of the following month
Online Forms
Please submit the forms and payment by mail or in person to the Business License Office located at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Contact the Fire Department at 770-794-5466 for information regarding building fire code requirements and to schedule inspections.
Contact the Building Permits Department at 770-794-5651 for information regarding building permits, redevelopment, structural changes, variances, certificate of occupancy requirements and to schedule inspections.
Contact the Cobb County Business License Office at 770-528-8410 for information regarding alcohol pouring permits for restaurant and package store staff.
View list of new business registrations in the City of Marietta. This list is updated weekly and the records are cumulative, beginning with licenses issued in 2002.
If you have a COMCAST billing question or service related question, please contact COMCAST directly at 404-266-2278. If you have already contacted COMCAST and your problem has not been resolved, you may complete a Cable TV Complaint Form (PDF) which will be forwarded to a COMCAST customer service representative to resolve the issue.
Our mailing address is:
City of Marietta, Business License Division, PO Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609.
Other Information
Contact the Planning & Zoning Department at 770-794-5669 for information regarding zoning/variance requirements, sign permits, parking issues and to schedule inspections.Contact the Fire Department at 770-794-5466 for information regarding building fire code requirements and to schedule inspections.
Contact the Building Permits Department at 770-794-5651 for information regarding building permits, redevelopment, structural changes, variances, certificate of occupancy requirements and to schedule inspections.
Contact the Cobb County Business License Office at 770-528-8410 for information regarding alcohol pouring permits for restaurant and package store staff.
View list of new business registrations in the City of Marietta. This list is updated weekly and the records are cumulative, beginning with licenses issued in 2002.
If you have a COMCAST billing question or service related question, please contact COMCAST directly at 404-266-2278. If you have already contacted COMCAST and your problem has not been resolved, you may complete a Cable TV Complaint Form (PDF) which will be forwarded to a COMCAST customer service representative to resolve the issue.