Registry, Licensing & StartUps
REGISTRY OF CERTIFIED FIRMS
All business owners who want to obtain the current list of the City of Atlanta's certified vendors can click here to access the Supplier Diversity Management System (SDMS) database or contact the office at 404-330-6010 with any questions.
STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS
Have you thought about starting a small business? The State of Georgia has all the information you'll need to start on your journey. Learn more about this free resource, the types of business structures, and licenses you might need to get started. Click the following link for more details.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
State legislation makes it mandatory for certain contractors to be licensed by the State of Georgia. This licensing is not a City requirement and is overseen by the Georgia Residential and General Contractors Board of the Professional Licensing Boards Division. To obtain more information regarding this requirement or start an online license application, please visit the GA Secretary of State website.