Mill Valley, CA · Marin County

No notary required

Home Occupation Declaration

This declaration is for Mill Valley residents doing business from a home in a residential zoning district who describe their proposed business.

What this form is

The declaration lets a person identify a business and its location and state that the proposed home occupation will follow the definition printed on the form. That definition describes limits on where the business is conducted, who carries it on, and its effects on the dwelling and neighborhood. The signer also provides a signature and date.

Who needs it

A person doing business from a home in a Mill Valley residential zoning district may use this declaration to describe the proposed business.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Declaration

    Download the Home Occupation Declaration PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Declaration

    Provide the business name and location, then review the home occupation definition printed on the form.

  3. 3

    Sign and Date

    Sign and date the declaration.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Home Occupation Declaration cover?
It identifies the business and its location, and includes the city's definition of a home occupation and its listed conditions.
Who uses this declaration?
It is for a person doing business from a dwelling in a residential zoning district in Mill Valley who is declaring a proposed home occupation.
Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Declaration?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Declaration?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Home Occupation Declaration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mill Valley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.