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​GENERAL BUSINESS

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  • Certificate of Occupancy -

     


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  • If Retail, must provide Sales Tax Number provided

  • If Convenience/Grocery Business, MUST have Dept of Ag. Safety Pen Permit





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​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.



​ALCOHOL SALES

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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*

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​VEHICLE FOR HIRE

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*Certificate of Occupancy

In addition to the above, the following items are required for each business type listed below:


ALL APPLICANTS

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Instructions for Licenses and Permits

Contact City of Cordele Codes Enforcement Dept

  1. Jack Wood, 229-276-2913
  2. Lin Mercer, 229-276-2911

Documents Required to Issue a City of Cordele Occupational Tax Certificate

Contact Chris Carter 229-386-3489 or 229-386-3488

Contact City of Cordele Codes Enforcement Dept

  1. Jack Wood, 229-276-2913
  2. Lin Mercer, 229-276-2911