Business License / Occupational Tax Certificates

• Criminal background check
• Zoning check
• Fire prevention check

Payments are accepted after approval only.

• To apply for a Federal ID #:

  • Call 1-800-829-4933

  • Visit the IRS website

• To apply for a Georgia Sales Tax#:

  • Call 1-877-423-6711

  • Visit the Georgia Tax Center website

• Attach copies of forms filed if numbers are not yet issued.
• A Food Service Permit is required if serving food.
• Business Registrations will not be issued without the above documents.

All business signs require sign permits.

Request a Sign Permit

Renovations (e.g., building, wiring, plumbing, heating & air) requires a permit so that it can be inspected by the building inspector.

Request Building Permit

Non-pre-packaged food:

• Contact Barrow County Health Department at 770-307-3502

Pre-packaged food and drinks:

• Contact Georgia Department of Agriculture at 404-656-3600

• Certificate of Appropriateness Application (PDF)
• Historic Preservation Design Guidelines (PDF)

For more information, visit the Historic Preservation Commission page.

Customer Service Center

• Location: 45 East Athens Street, Winder, GA 30680
• Phone: 770-867-3106
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Georgia Power: 1-888-660-5890

Jackson EMC: 706-367-5281

Windstream: 1-855-685-1182

• Changes in business (name, ownership, location) require a new registration application. Your current business registration will be void.

• Fire Safety and Code inspections are required. 
• Outstanding violations must be resolved.
• Inspections will be assigned during licensing process.