Hammond, LA · Tangipahoa Parish
Occupational License Application Packet
This packet combines Hammond occupational license applications, inspection and tax forms, and an annual chain store tax affidavit for businesses applying to operate in the city.
- 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
Hammond asks businesses to complete this packet, obtain the required inspections and approvals, and submit it to the City Tax Office for final approval. The packet includes business and owner information, zoning and inspection materials, sales tax registration, and, for chain businesses, an annual chain store tax report with an oath and notary block. The city advises submitting license applications at least three weeks before the planned opening date.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for an occupational license in Hammond should complete the applicable packet sections and obtain required inspections and approvals.
Why it needs a notary
The annual chain store tax report has an affidavit sworn-to and subscribed before me block; the reporting officer signs the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download Hammond’s occupational license packet and review the checklist to identify the forms and inspections that apply to your business.
- 2
Complete Applicable Forms
Fill in the business and owner details, complete applicable tax and inspection materials, and gather required attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If completing the chain store tax affidavit, book a commissioned online notary and confirm remote notarization is accepted for your document.
- 4
- 5
Submit To Hammond
Obtain required inspections and approvals, then deliver the completed packet to the Hammond License Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hammond. 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 Hammond occupational license packet?
- Follow the packet’s checklist: complete the applicable forms, obtain required inspections and signatures, register with the sales tax office, then deliver the full packet to the License Department.
- Do I need to notarize every form in the packet?
- The annual chain store tax report includes an affidavit and a notary block. The packet’s other forms have their own signatures and approval requirements; check each section.
- Can I sign the chain store tax affidavit online with a notary?
- Louisiana law recognizes eligible remote online notarizations, including certain acts by commissioned notaries from another state. Confirm that remote notarization is accepted for this affidavit before signing.
- When should I submit my application?
- Hammond advises submitting occupational license applications at least three weeks before the planned opening date. Required inspections must be approved and signed before the License Department accepts the packet.
- Where do I submit the completed packet?
- The packet instructs applicants to deliver all completed applications and signed materials to the City of Hammond License Department at 310 East Charles Street. Confirm with the parish or municipality if unsure.