Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office
Main: 706.653.4225 / Fax: 706.653.4234
Secondary Metals Recycler Registration Form
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 10-1-360, beginning July 1, 2012, secondary metals recyclers who purchase regulated
metal property in any quantity must register with the appropriate sheriff’s office or offices.
To Determine the County of Registration
Business (Corporation or Partnership)
If you are registering as a business, you must register with the sheriff in each county where you maintain a place of
busin
ess. If you maintain a place of business in more than one county, you must file a separate registration form
for each business location.
Individual (Sole Proprietor)
If you are registering as an indiv
idual, you must register in the county where you reside.
Non-resident of Georgia
If you are not a resident of Georgia, you must register in the county where you primarily engage or intend to engage
in business as a secondary metals recycler.
The Registration Process
Obtain a copy of the Secondary Metals Recycler Registration form online at www.columbusga.gov/sheriff or by visiting the
Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office at 100 10th Street, 4th floor.
Complete and submit the registration form in person to the appropriate sheriff’s office or offices.
Application for registration must include : LI Non – Refundable. Registration Fee Submit payment of $200 with the
registration form; the payment must be made by check or money order payable to the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office.
Checks returned for insufficient funds are subject to a $30 service charge pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-9-20.
LI Identification LI Citizenship / Qualified Alien Status
If you are a qualified alien, your Secure and Verifiable documentation must be attached to the application.
Read the instructions carefully and be familiar with the laws governing Secondary Metals Recyclers in the State of Georgia.
Visit our website for information: www.columbusga.gov/sheriff
Registration
Each registration is valid for a 12 month period beginning with the effective registration date as established by the
sheriff’s office once all registration requirements are met.
Questions?
Contact Cpl. Victor McCallister at your local sheriff’s office at 706.225.3318.
This is an official document and may not be altered, except to individualize sheriff’s office information.
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Secondary Metals Recycler Registration
County Where Business is Located: ________________
If you are registering in multiple counties, please complete a registration form for each county where you have a location.
Name of Corporation or Partnership (if
applicable)_______________________
Full Name of Individual Registering
(Pl
ease print)
First Middle Last
Physical Address
Provide street address; include apartment number if applicable. (P.O. Box not acceptable; must be a physical street
address in Georgia where an individual can be located in-person for the company.)
City / State / Zip
Mailing Address
If different from above, provide street address; include apartment number if applicable; or, provide P.O. Box.
City / State / Zip
Contact Information
Email
Day Telephone Number Evening Telephone Number Cell Number
If the on-site manager is different from the above, complete the following information for the person who is currently
the active on-site manager of the business.
Name of the On-Site Managing Agent ____________________________________________________________
(Please print)
First Middle Last
Physical Address
Provide your street address; include apartment number if applicable. (P.O. Box not acceptable.)
City / State / Zip
Contact Information
Email
Day Telephone Number Evening Telephone Number Cell Number
Attach registration fee: $200 (Non-refundable.) The fee for checks returned due to non-sufficient funds is $30.00.
Provide a copy of your identification.
The period of registration shall be for one year. A new registration form and annual fee must be submitted to the sheriff of
the county where the business is located or the individual resides by the expiration date of the preceding year. If the
person fails to register annually on or before the date of registration, he/she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high
and aggravated nature.
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Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office
Secondary Metals Recycler Registration – Registrant Affidavit
I hereby swear and affirm that all information provided in this registration form is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief. I further swear and affirm that I have read and understand the current state laws relating to
secondary metals recyclers in Georgia and I agree to abide by these laws, as amended from time to time.
By signing this application, I hereby swear and affirm one of the following to be true and accurate pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-
36-1:
I am a United States citizen 18 years of age or older. Please submit a copy of your current Secure and Verifiable
Document(s) such as driver’s license, passport, or other approved documentation.
I am not a United States citizen, but I am a legal permanent resident of the United States 18 years of age
or older, or I am a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act 18 years of
age or older with an alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration
agency. Please submit a copy of your current immigration document(s) which includes either your Alien number or
your I-94 number and, if needed, SEVIS number.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand that I must comply with all Georgia laws relevant to secondary
metals recyclers at all times.
I am informed of the statutes pertaining to the Secondary Metals Recyclers pursuant to HB872, and the following
statutes O.C.G.A. § 10-1-350 through O.C.G.A. § 10-1-363, O.C.G.A. § 40-3-36, O.C.G.A. § 40-3-56.
I acknowledge that I understand the definition of secondary metals recycler as defined in O.C.G.A. § 10-1-350.
'Secondary metals recycler' means any person who is engaged, from a fixed location or otherwise, in the business in this
state of paying compensation for regulated metal property that has served its original economic purpose, whether or not
engaged in the business of performing the manufacturing process by which regulated metal property is converted into
raw material products consisting of prepared grades and having an existing or potential economic value.
I understand I may visit www.garecyclers.org fo
r a summary of the laws relevant to Georgia secondary
metals recycler information provided by The Georgia Recyclers Association but I understand that this
summary does not substitute the advice of legal counsel or reading of the actual laws.
In making the above attestation, I understand that making any false statements or writings on any part or portion of
this application is a violation of O.C.G.A. 16-10-20. Failure to make full and accurate disclosures may result in
criminal prosecution.
Signature of Individual Completing Registration Application Date
Print Individual Completing Registration Application
TO BE COMPLETED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE SHERIFF OR HIS DESIGNEE UPON
SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION TO THE APPROPRIATE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Secondary Metals Recycler Signature Date
Sheriff or Sheriff’s Designee Signature Date
Effective Date of Registration Expiration Date of Registration
Registration Number
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