2024

DeKalb County Business License Renewal



January 1st -April 15th 2024


IMPORTANT Dates and Information


Renewals are due BEFORE February 1st


Business License applications must be filed before Feb. 1st


Applications received after January 31st will be subject to late fees including penalty and interest.


*Late fees will NOT be waived under any circumstances*


Please click the link below to access the official 2024 renewal notice with instructions and more information.


2024 Official Renewal Notice

Applications and Checklists


All business license renewal applications, information and instructions can be found by clicking the box below.


Please be sure to submit all supporting documents, affidavits and additional state/ federal licenses when uploading any application.


Upload a completed and signed application to prevent any delays in processing.


Incomplete applications will not be processed.


Applications and Checklists

Additional Information

Customer Portal Renewal Instructions


Business license renewal applications must be completed using the online customer portal.


In an effort to increase transparency and to streamline applications more efficiently, all applications are required to be submitted online.


In-person, mailed or emailed applications cannot be processed.

Customer Portal Instructions

Accessing Your Business License Account



It is important to have a current email address on file with your business license account. Technology has been incorporated into our business practices to improve outreach and correspondence, as well as to keep our business owners informed.


If you are having trouble accessing your account through the portal, please email:


[email protected]


To access the customer portal and submit a 2024 businesss license renewal application, please click the link below:

Customer Portal

Business License Payments


Remit business license payments through the customer portal after the invoice has been received via email.


Once payment has been completed, please email your assigned technician to expedite the license issuance.


You may also remit payment in the office located at:

178 Sams St. Decatur, GA 30030


Hours of Operation: 9am-3:30pm


In-office payments must be submitted before 3:30pm


*Fees are calculated based on the gross revenue and number of employees*



Submit Payment 

Late Fee Filing Penalty Schedule

$100

February 1

$300

March 1

$600

April 1st

Citation Issuance

Begins May 1st

For questions or concerns, please email:

[email protected]