If you have an existing occupation tax account, and you have not renewed by December 31^st or you received notification that you have missing returns, you will need to submit a return for each missed year via ATLBIZ. 
 
The full Georgia and Federal tax returns are required for each year. A new Office of Buildings ZLA will be required along with proof of payment.
 
Submission of the following documents is required:
(1) SAVE Affidavit (must reflect current year and be notarized)
(2) E-Verify Affidavit (must reflect current year and be notarized
(3) The full Georgia and Federal tax returns are required for the applicable years due, based on the last year of filing.
(4) Copy of a secure and verifiable document as listed in the Georgia Department Revenue code O.C.G.A § 50-36-2 (e.g. unexpired driver’s license, passport, etc.). View the Georgia code for a complete list of acceptable documentation. 

Blank affidavit forms can be found here: DOF FORMS  

Applicable late fees, penalties and interest may apply.
 
Once the application review is successfully completed, you will receive an email notification of an outstanding balance. Your ATLBIZ account should be checked frequently for updates. 
 
The current year occupation tax certificate will not be issued until returns for ALL years have been processed and paid.
 
NOTE: If the business occupation tax certificate was renewed by December 31 and a failure to renew notice has not been received, view the article, Business Occupation Tax Certificate Renewal - City of Atlanta, to review processing requirements.