In starting a new business, a prospective proprietor MUST contact the following offices prior to Business/Privilege License being issued for the reason(s) stated below.

OFFICES
REASON
City of St. Marys
St. Marys City Clerk

418 Osborne St
St. Marys, GA 31558
912-510-4039
Alcohol and Beverage Commission (ABC) required permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
St. Marys Planning
418 Osborne St.
St. Marys, GA 31558
912-510-4032
All businesses must obtain a license for the purpose of conducting business in the City of St. Marys.
St. Marys Fire Department
201 Dandy St.
St. Marys, GA 31558
912-882-6289
Businesses need fire inspections to ensure compliance with fire codes.
Building Inspector
408 Osborne St.
St. Marys, GA 31558
912-510-4031
To obtain necessary building and occupancy permits.
Planning & Zoning Department
418 Osborne St.
St. Marys, GA 31558 912.510.4035
To make determination of conformity according to zoning regulations.
*special note for Historic Zoning.

In addition new business owners should contact the following offices for the reasons stated below.

OFFICES
REASON

City of St. Marys
St. Marys Police Department

563 Point Peter Rd.
St. Marys, GA 31558
912-882-4488

To make determination of conformityaccording to city and state regulations.

To provide information on who to contact
in case of emergency, i.e. break ins.
St. Marys Finance Department
418 Osborne St.
St. Marys, GA 31558
912-510-4040
If hotel, motel or bed and breakfast must collect and remit room and occupancy tax.
GA Department of Revenue http://www.dor.ga.gov/
912-389-4094
To obtain a state sales tax ID # and state privilege license. Inquiry can be made on payroll taxes for employees.
IRS
http://www.irs.gov/
912-651-1430
To obtain federal ID #. Inquiry can be made on payroll taxes for employees.

St. Marys Downtown Development Authority(DDA) Has the resources to assist your company from concept to site location to orientation into the community. Please contact us with any questions.

For a complete business guide visit:
http://www.camdenchamber.com
http://www.municode.com/

St Marys Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has the resources to assist your company from concept to site location to orientation into the community. Please contact us with any questions.
St. Marys Downtown Development Authority 400 Osborne Street St. Marys, GA 31558 Phone: 912-882-8111
Email: info@stmarysdda.com