This application is for new businesses operating in unincorporated Forsyth County. A Business Location Verification Decision Letter is required with a completed application. Please visit the CSS portal to register and begin the verification process. New applications must be submitted to our office by mail or in person, emailed applications will not be processed. https://css.forsythco.com/EnerGov_Prob/SelfService#/home

Use these instructions to begin the Business Location Verification process. Please complete a BLV for each location address. Must be a physical address not a UPS store or post office box. This process is only for new businesses and location changes for current businesses. This process should not be completed for license renewals.

This application is to be used for a business name change only. If a new entity has been created or a new employer identification number has been assigned, a new business license application will be required.

The business owner must fill out this application if the business is closing within the county for any reason.

This application is to be used if the physical location of your commercial business has changed within Forsyth County. A Business Location Verification Decision Letter is required with a completed application. Please visit the CSS portal to begin the verification process. https://css.forsythco.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home

Use these instructions to register on the CSS portal. This will give you access to complete the BLV process, renew your business license, make payments, and print your issued business license.

A custom renewal form for each business was emailed on December 1st from businesslicense@forsythco.com. If your business has moved locations, changed suites, or is encompassing a larger space, please complete the Business Location Verification Process on the CSS portal. You can obtain a copy of the renewal form for your business from your CSS Portal using these instructions.

This application is to be used to change the business mailing address only.

This application allows for the sale of non-traditional tobacco paraphernalia updated April 8, 2020.

This application is for out of state contractors who are doing business within Forsyth County.

Application for pawnbrokers and pawn shop establishments.

This form is for private employer verification of number of employees.

This application verifies residency status of an applicant as required by the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act.

This application is to be used if the physical location of your residential business has changed within Forsyth County. A Business Location Verification Decision Letter is required with a completed application. Please visit the CSS portal to begin the verification process. https://css.forsythco.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home

This application is for a business license, specifically for a short term rental. Short term rentals are only permissible in A1 or Ag-Res zonings with an approved conditional use permit. This application must be submitted along with the completed Short Term Rental License Application and the approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

This application is for the short term rental license. Short term rentals are only permissible in A1 or Ag-Res zonings with an approved conditional use permit. This application must be submitted along with a completed Short Term Rental Business Application and the approved CUP.

This application is used to change the local contact person for an existing short term rental.

This application is required if alternative nicotine products, vape juice, or both constitute at least fifty percent of the business's aggregate retail sales.