Surprise, AZ · Maricopa County
Sole Proprietor Eligibility Form
Sole proprietors seeking a new or renewed Surprise business license use this form to provide identification and certify their licensing eligibility.
What this form is
This form provides information for business license eligibility and is used when an individual applies for a new license or renews one. It asks for the licensee’s name and date of birth, the identification type being submitted, and a signed certification. Include a photocopy of both sides of the selected identification document and return it to the Finance Department’s Business Licensing attention.
Who needs it
An individual applying for or renewing a Surprise business license should complete this form and provide the requested identification copy.
How to submit it
Mail or deliver the completed form and photocopy of both sides of the selected identification to Finance Department, ATTN: Business Licensing, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, Arizona 85374-7470.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the identification copy is accurate and attaches a photocopy of both sides.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Sole Proprietor Eligibility Form for a new or renewed Surprise business license.
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Complete The Form
Enter your last name, first name, middle name, and date of birth, then mark one identification type.
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Gather The Identification Copy
Staple a photocopy showing both sides of the selected identification to the back; provide a government-issued photo document if required.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then return the form and identification copy to the Finance Department’s Business Licensing address.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the Sole Proprietor Eligibility Form?
- An individual applying for a new Surprise business license or renewing one should complete the form. It requests identifying information, a selected identification type, and a signed eligibility certification.
- What identification should I include?
- Mark one eligible identification type on the form and staple a photocopy showing both sides of that identification to the back. The form also says to present a government-issued photo document if the selected document lacks a photograph.
- Do I need a notary for the Sole Proprietor Eligibility Form?
- No. The form has no notary block; the signer signs and dates a certification under penalty of perjury and attaches a photocopy of both sides of the selected identification.
- How do I submit the Sole Proprietor Eligibility Form?
- Return the completed form and identification photocopy to Finance Department, ATTN: Business Licensing, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, Arizona 85374-7470.
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