Businesses operating in unincorporated Pickens County are required to obtain and display a current Business License [see Pickens County Ordinances: Chapter 18].  The process for getting a Business License is as follows:

• Go to the Tax Assessor’s Office to register your business. You will receive a report that is required for your Business License Application.
  Tax Assessor Office
  Suite 121
  1266 E Church Street
  Jasper, GA 30143-1622
  Phone: 706-253-8700
  Fax: 706-253-8703
• Fill out the Business License Application Form. This can be picked up at the Planning and Development Office or downloaded here
• If your business requires State of Georgia Licensure, a copy of your Georgia License will be required with your application [see O.C.G.A. Title 43 and Secretary of State: Points of Contact].
• Bring
  1. your State Licenses [if required],
  2. the Tax Assessor’s Report,
  3. the completed Pickens County Business License Application,
  4. and the $75.00 Licensing Fee [see below].

  to:
  Office of Planning and Development
  Suite 136
  1266 E Church Street
  Jasper, GA 30143-1622

The Business Licenses run from July 1st through June 30th. Your renewal will come due on July 1st. The renewal fee is $75.00/year. Our office sends a courtesy reminder. However, you are responsible for paying your license fee by the due date. We cannot guarantee receipt of a reminder in the mail.