How to File a Tobacco License Renewal on GTC

The purpose of this documentation is to provide instructions on filing a renewal for a currently active Tobacco License and to add alternative nicotine products and/or vapor products through the Georgia Tax Center (GTC).

NOTE: The tobacco license must be current and active and the upcoming period/year must be available for renewal. License renewals for wholesalers only must submit a bond prior to filing the license renewal.

Filing a renewal for a current and active tobacco license and adding vapor products and/or alternative nicotine products

Go to GTC and log into your account.
On the applicable Tobacco License, click “View Return” hyperlink
Under Returns, click the File Renewal hyperlink for the upcoming period to file the renewal.
Check the products you would like to include on your license, answer the next two questions, enter gross sales, and click Next
Review your selection and click Submit.
Click Yes to confirm you want to submit the request.
A confirmation page will be displayed. You may write down your Confirmation Number or Print the confirmation page for your records.
- A Make a Payment button will also be available for those who have an amount due.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Persons with an existing tobacco license shall pay an additional $10 fee to add vapor products to their current active license.
Click on Make a Payment.
Review your banking information. The Amount should be $20 for tobacco and vapor. Confirm the amount of $20 and click on Submit.
You will certify your submission and receive a confirmation number for your records.