Lawrence, IN · Marion County
Adult Bookstore/Sexually-Themed Business Application
This two-page application collects business, owner, applicant, and manager information from anyone applying for a City of Lawrence adult bookstore or sexually-themed business license.
- 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
The City of Lawrence Department of Public Works form is an application for an adult bookstore or sexually-themed business license, with a listed annual fee of $500. Applicants provide business and owner details, identify applicants, managers, and corporate officers, and answer questions about prior businesses and specified convictions. The application also includes a notarial section in which the applicant acknowledges that the information is true.
Who needs it
A person applying for a City of Lawrence license for an adult bookstore or sexually-themed business should complete this application and provide the requested applicant and business information.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block: the applicant personally appears before a notary and acknowledges that the information in the application is true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Lawrence Adult Bookstore/Sexually-Themed Business Application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the requested business, owner, applicant, manager, and prior-business information; attach additional lists or documents if needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the applicant acknowledgment, and confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary online and acknowledge that the information in the application is true.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and any requested attachments to the City of Lawrence.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lawrence. 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 complete the Lawrence adult business application?
- Fill in the business, owner, applicant, and manager details, answer the form's questions, and complete any applicable attachments. Sign the acknowledgment before a notary, then submit the application to the city.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the applicant personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged the application information is true.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries with a remote notary public endorsement to perform remote online notarizations. The form does not state whether the city accepts remote notarization; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What information should I gather before applying?
- The form requests business and real estate owner details, applicant and manager information, corporate or partnership information, amusement-device details if applicable, and information about prior businesses.