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Types of Business Licenses

Commercial License

Home-Based License

  • Complete application for business license
  • Applications must be signed and notarized
  • Applications must be approved by the Inspections and Fire Department
  • Food establishments must obtain a food permit from the Health Department
  • Convenience stores must obtain an agricultural permit from the Department of Agriculture in Jesup, GA
  • Complete the application
  • Application must be signed and notarized
  • Submit a typed memo to the zoning dept describing type of business
  • Approval will be made by the Zoning Department
  • Bring approved license to the business license office to purchase

Alcoholic Beverage License

Transient /Peddler License

  • Check with Zoning Dept at Department of Inspections to be sure location is permissible to sell alcoholic beverages
  • Complete application packet
  • All applications must be signed and notarized
  • Submit application and all fees to business license clerk
  • Application will be submitted by the clerk to Hinesville Police Dept, Zoning and Inspections Dept, for approval and classification
  • Application will then be submitted to city council provided all preliminary checks are completed
  • Complete Application
  • Application must be signed and notarized
  • Find address you are interested in using for business (Transient Merchant)
  • Authorization sheet from owner of the property you are requesting to use
  • Peddler's license applications need to be taken to Hinesville Police Department for background check
  • If selling food products- a food permit is required from the Health Department
  • If selling seafood products- a permit is required from the Department of Agriculture
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