Visalia, CA · Tulare County
Massage Establishment Application
This 14-page application is for business owners seeking a Visalia massage establishment permit, including new businesses, existing businesses with changes, and outcall-only operations.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects business, property, owner, employee, and service information and includes certifications about the establishment’s operations and compliance. The city instructs applicants to submit the completed form with the required fee and supporting documents to its Business Tax Division; incomplete applications will be denied. A current signed lease and, when applicable, notarized property owner or homeowners association approval are among the listed requirements.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a new Visalia massage establishment permit, changing an existing business, or seeking an outcall-only permit must complete the applicable sections.
Why it needs a notary
The agency authorization section requires the property owner’s signature to be notarized, and the application directs signatures in Section 1 to be notarized with a notary acknowledgment attached.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the 14-page Massage Establishment Application from the City of Visalia.
- 2
Fill Out The Required Sections
Complete the applicable business, property, owner, employee, and certification sections, and gather the required fee and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for signatures identified by the form as requiring notarization.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the required sections during the notarization session.
- 5
Submit The Application To The City
Attach the notary acknowledgment and required documents, then return the application to the Business Tax Division as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Visalia. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which signatures on the massage application need notarization?
- The agency authorization says the property owner’s signature must be notarized. Section 1 also says signatures must be notarized and an acknowledgment by a notary public attached.
- How do I submit the completed massage establishment application?
- Complete all required information, attach the fee and supporting documents, and return the application to the Business Tax Division at the address listed in the instructions.
- Do I need a signed lease or property owner approval?
- The checklist requests a current signed lease and notarized property owner or homeowners association approval, if applicable. Confirm with the city if unsure which documents apply to your business.
- Can I notarize this form online in California?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); ask the city whether it accepts your notarized document.