Thornton, CO · Adams County
Commercial Animal License Application
This application packet is for businesses seeking a new or renewed Thornton commercial animal license, including kennels, pet shops, veterinary facilities, stables, and businesses handling livestock or poultry.
- licensed online 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
Thornton uses this packet to review new and renewal applications for commercial animal licenses. New applicants must provide supporting documents, including a zoning referral signed by City Development, proof of legal possession of the premises, a Certificate of Occupancy, and a City Sales Tax License; renewals require a completed application, fees, and an updated lease if applicable. The applicant swears or affirms that the application is true, correct, and complete.
Who needs it
A business applying for a new or renewed Thornton commercial animal license must complete the application and provide the documents required for its application type.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application’s “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat before the notary; the form includes a notary public signature and commission-expiration line.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application Packet
Get the Commercial Animal License packet from the City Clerk’s Licensing & Permits website.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the business and animal details, gather the required documents, and complete the zoning referral process for a new application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicant’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application in the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the complete packet, fees, and supporting documents to the Thornton City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thornton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed 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
- How do I apply for a Thornton commercial animal license?
- Complete the application, pay the fees, and submit the required supporting documents in checklist order. New applications also require a signed zoning referral and specified premises and business documents.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The application says to sign below and have it notarized. The applicant swears or affirms the application is true, correct, and complete.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5, and C.R.S. §24-21-511 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What documents are required for a new application?
- The checklist calls for a signed zoning referral, a deed or lease showing legal possession, a Certificate of Occupancy, and a City Sales Tax License, along with the completed application and fees.