Do I need a notary for the Howard City business license application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. The affidavit is the applicant’s statement, and the form lists no separate sworn or notarized attachment.

What information does the business license application ask for?

It requests applicant and business contact details, owner or corporate officer names and addresses, intended business operations, business structure, and the date operations started.

What extra steps are listed for a new business license?

The instructions say to verify zoning with the Planning Commission, provide three emergency contacts, submit payment to the Village Treasurer, and schedule inspections with the Village and Fire Department.

Howard City, MI · Montcalm County

No notary required

Application for Business License

Businesses use this application to request a new Village of Howard City license or renew an existing license by providing applicant and business information.

What this form is

The Village of Howard City requires businesses to obtain a Village license, and this application is for new licenses and renewals. It asks for applicant and business contact details, owner or officer names and addresses, the intended operations, business structure, and start date. Applicants affirm that the information is accurate and agree to follow Village ordinances; new applicants are also told to verify zoning and provide three emergency contacts.

Who needs it

A business seeking a new Village of Howard City license or renewing an existing license needs to complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Return the completed form with payment to the Village Clerk/Treasurer, Village of Howard City, PO Box 510, Howard City, MI 49329. The form lists a $25 fee for a new license and $10 for a renewal.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; its affidavit is the applicant’s statement, and no separate sworn or notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Howard City Application for Business License PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant and business details, intended operations, business structure, and the business start date; sign and date the affidavit.
3
Gather New Application Details
For a new license, verify zoning with the Planning Commission and provide three emergency contacts as instructed.
4
Submit To The Village
Return the application with payment to the Village Clerk/Treasurer at PO Box 510, Howard City, MI 49329.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Howard City business license application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. The affidavit is the applicant’s statement, and the form lists no separate sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Howard City business license application?: Return the completed form with payment to the Village Clerk/Treasurer, Village of Howard City, PO Box 510, Howard City, MI 49329. The form lists fees of $25 for a new license and $10 for a renewal.
What information does the business license application ask for?: It requests applicant and business contact details, owner or corporate officer names and addresses, intended business operations, business structure, and the date operations started.
What extra steps are listed for a new business license?: The instructions say to verify zoning with the Planning Commission, provide three emergency contacts, submit payment to the Village Treasurer, and schedule inspections with the Village and Fire Department.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Business License doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.