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Business License Office
The Business License Office assists in the completion of business license applications and in obtaining other City-required clearances and permits.
The Business License Office also coordinates the process for transient merchant licenses, peddler licenses, and yard sale permits. Permits for solicitation for charitable and/or religious purposes as well as parade and/or assembly may also be obtained through the Business License Office.
Each person engaged in any business, trade, profession, or occupation within the City limits of Hinesville must obtain a license or permit prior to starting operation. The City of Hinesville can fine or close a business operating without the proper licenses.
All business and alcohol licenses expire December 31 of the calendar year obtained and shall be considered delinquent after 90 days of non-payment according to the Code of The City of Hinesville Georgia.
The Business License Office also coordinates the process for transient merchant licenses, peddler licenses, and yard sale permits. Permits for solicitation for charitable and/or religious purposes as well as parade and/or assembly may also be obtained through the Business License Office.
Mission Statement
The mission of the business license office is to provide professional and efficient services with integrity and excellence that will encourage customers to become successful business owners.How to Open a Business in Hinesville, Georgia
Fee Schedule
View the most current City of Hinesville's Business License Department Fee Schedule.
Business Licenses
Business licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow individuals or companies to conduct business within the government’s jurisdiction.Each person engaged in any business, trade, profession, or occupation within the City limits of Hinesville must obtain a license or permit prior to starting operation. The City of Hinesville can fine or close a business operating without the proper licenses.
All business and alcohol licenses expire December 31 of the calendar year obtained and shall be considered delinquent after 90 days of non-payment according to the Code of The City of Hinesville Georgia.
Annual Alcohol Renewal Requests
Alcohol Business License Renewal for Year 2026 have been mailed. Renewal paperwork must be submitted no later than December 1, 2025 to assure sufficient time for approvals.
Please email, businesslicense@cityofhinesville.org, or call 912-876-3564 with any concerns.
Annual Business License Renewal Request
Business License Renewals for Year 2026 were mailed on October 15, 2025.
Please email, businesslicense@cityofhinesville.org, or call 912-876-3564 with any concerns.
- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENTION ALL BUSINESS OWNERS All business licenses expired on December 31, 2025. If you have not renewed your license, please do so immediately. Delinquent renewals will be assessed a 1.5% interest fee per month. Payments may be submitted in person or by mail.