Hays, KS · Ellis County
Trade Contractor’s License Application
The Trade Contractor’s License Application is for individuals or companies applying to the City of Hays for a building contractor or skilled trade license, with applicant information, references, and a sworn certification.
- 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
Use this two-page application to request a City of Hays building contractor or skilled trade license. It asks for company and owner details, the license type, a person holding a master certificate, and three trade-related job references. Applicants certify that the information is true and that they understand the license requirements, then swear to the application before a notary. The form also lists supporting items such as identification, insurance information, and exam proof where required.
Who needs it
Individuals or companies seeking a City of Hays building contractor or skilled trade license should complete and submit this application with the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the applicant or applicants sign the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Trade Contractor’s License Application from the City of Hays.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and company details, select the license type, and provide three job references.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the application’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant certification during the online session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application and required supporting documents to the City of Hays.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hays. 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 get this application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the certification during the online notarization session, and submit the notarized form and required documents to the City of Hays.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a statement that it is subscribed and sworn before a notary. Sign the applicant certification before the notary, rather than signing it in advance.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Kansas law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under K.S.A. 53-5a15, and K.S.A. 53-5a11 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state. Confirm the city’s submission preferences if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application list?
- The form lists completed application, valid identification, insurance information, and a license fee. Some license types require proof of passing an exam, and roofing contractors must have state roofing registration.