Baker, LA · East Baton Rouge Parish

Chain Store License Application

This annual application and tax report is for chain store operators reporting Baker locations and store counts to the City of Baker Treasurer’s Office for a chain store license.

At a glance

Issued by
City of Baker · Baker, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Notarization
Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source
cityofbakerla.com
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Standard form~15 min to notarize
  • 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

Chain store operators use this form to report their business information, Baker store locations, opening dates, and the number of stores under the same management, ownership, supervision, or control. It includes a tax calculation and an affidavit, and instructs applicants to submit the application in duplicate with payment to the City Treasurer before March 1. A supplemental report is required within 30 days after opening a new store not included in the annual report.

Who needs it

A chain store operator with retail stores in Baker should use this form to report Baker locations and related store counts to the City Treasurer.

Why it needs a notary

The form carries an affidavit jurat stating it is sworn to and subscribed before the oath administrator; the reporting officer signs the affidavit before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the City of Baker chain store license application and tax report.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter business details, Baker store locations, store counts, opening dates, and the tax calculation.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Schedule an online notarization for the affidavit with a commissioned online notary.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Sign the affidavit during the online notarial session and complete the oath.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Mail the application in duplicate with payment to the City Treasurer before March 1.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Baker. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 file the chain store tax report?
Complete the application and tax calculation, then mail it in duplicate with payment to the City of Baker Treasurer’s Office before March 1, as instructed on the form.
Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
Yes. The form says the report must be sworn to and subscribed before an oath administrator. Sign the affidavit during the notarial act.
Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
Louisiana authorizes remote online notarization under La. R.S. 35:621 et seq. Rush Notary can connect you with a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the parish or municipality if unsure.
When is a supplemental report due for a new Baker store?
The form says to file a supplemental report with the required information within 30 days after opening a store not included in the annual report.

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