Business Licenses

Perry has more than 730 businesses. Our local government strives to assist businesses by providing quality services and a customer friendly environment. Business licenses can be obtained quickly (in less than 10 minutes in most cases) if the business location is properly zoned. Aside from issuing business licenses, the City of Perry does not regulate businesses nor intervene in consumer disputes. Consumer complaints are handled by the Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs, 1-800-869-1123, or the Better Business Bureau, 1-478-742-7999. For Perry business license information contact the Tax & License Department, (478) 988-2740. Businesses should visit the Purchasing section of the Perry web site for resources such as bid and RFP listings, and links to other resourceful sites.
See also: Economic Development.

Business Licenses are issued by the Tax & License Department. Download the City of Perry Business License Application from the Forms & Publications page.

New Businesses: When you apply for a business license bring an estimate of your gross receipts for the current year. You will also need a Certificate of Occupancy from the Community Development Department, or, if your business is located in your home, you will be required to submit an Application for Special Exception to the Perry Planning Commission (available from the Forms & Publications page). These can be obtained from Community Development Department, (478) 988-2720.

Dog License

The City of Perry requires pet owners to tag dogs 6 months of age or older.

Fees:

• Male or Female - Please refer to our Fee Schedule

Information Needed:

1. Current certificate of rabies inoculation

Where:

Tax & License Department on the Main floor of the Municipal Building located at 1211 Washington Street.

Motor Vehicle License

New state residents must obtain Georgia motor vehicle licenses and registrations within 30 days of relocating. The Department of Motor Vehicles is located at the Courthouse Annex, downtown Perry, (478) 987-2960.

Registration

The following information is required for the registration form:

1. Name

2. Address

3. Vehicle make and year

4. License plate number

5. Proof of insurance

Other Licenses

Download the City of Perry (Home Occupation) Special Exception Application from the Forms & Publications page.