What does the Home Occupation Declaration do?

It lets a person identify a proposed business at a dwelling in a residential zoning district and declare that the business will follow the home occupation definition printed on the form.

What information does the declaration ask for?

The form has spaces for the business name and location, followed by spaces for the signer’s signature and date. It also prints the home occupation definition and lists prohibited examples.

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Declaration?

No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How do I submit the Home Occupation Declaration?

The document does not provide submission instructions or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Mill Valley, CA · Marin County

No notary required

Home Occupation Declaration

This declaration lets a Mill Valley resident identify a proposed home business and affirm that it meets the city's definition of a home occupation.

What this form is

Use this declaration to identify a proposed business at a dwelling in a residential zoning district and affirm that it meets the home occupation definition printed on the form. The document does not state when filing is required. It asks for the business name and location, then provides space for the signer’s signature and date.

Who needs it

A Mill Valley resident proposing to conduct a business from a dwelling in a residential zoning district may use this declaration.

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 and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Declaration
Download the Home Occupation Declaration PDF.
2
Complete the Business Details
Enter the proposed business name and its location.
3
Review the Definition
Read the home occupation definition and conditions printed on the form.
4
Sign and Date
Sign and date the declaration.
5
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 do?: It lets a person identify a proposed business at a dwelling in a residential zoning district and declare that the business will follow the home occupation definition printed on the form.
What information does the declaration ask for?: The form has spaces for the business name and location, followed by spaces for the signer’s signature and date. It also prints the home occupation definition and lists prohibited examples.
Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Declaration?: No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Declaration?: The document does not provide submission instructions or contact details. 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.