Shreveport, LA · Caddo Parish
Fair Share Application
The Fair Share Application is a business certification affidavit for firms seeking to qualify for Shreveport’s Fair Share Program and compete for City services or contracts.
- 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 application collects information about a firm’s ownership, control, operations, and qualifications, along with supporting records such as tax returns and a personal net worth statement. A business representative declares the information accurate and agrees to provide requested updates and permit examination of business records. The City’s Office of Fair Share requires the completed application and documentation for certification; incomplete information will not be certified.
Who needs it
A business seeking certification through Shreveport’s Fair Share Program must complete the application and provide the requested business, ownership, and supporting documentation.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me” block; the authorized business representative who completes the affidavit signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Fair Share Application from the City of Shreveport.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the firm’s ownership, contact, business, and operational information, then gather the supporting documents listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the authorized business representative who will swear to the affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and complete the form’s sworn and subscribed notarial block.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and required documentation to the City of Shreveport Office of Fair Share.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shreveport. 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 submit the Fair Share Application?
- Complete the application, gather the listed supporting documents, and submit them to the City of Shreveport Office of Fair Share at the address shown on the form.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a “SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me” block. The authorized business representative should sign the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- Louisiana permits remote online notarization by its commissioned notaries and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by duly commissioned notaries from another state. Confirm the City accepts remote notarization for this application.
- What supporting documents should I include?
- The form lists owner or manager resumes or a capability statement, identification, business licenses and records, three years of business tax returns, a bank signatory letter, and a personal net worth statement.
- What if I am unsure where to submit the application?
- The form names the City of Shreveport Office of Fair Share and provides its mailing address. Confirm with the parish or municipality if unsure.