Warrensburg, MO · Johnson County
Business License Application (Pro-Rated September–November)
This application requests a pro-rated September–November business license in Warrensburg and is filed by a business owner or applicant seeking a city license.
- 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 form to provide business and owner information, select the applicable gross-volume fee when relevant, and certify that the information is true and correct. Warrensburg states that businesses selling retail goods must also provide a current Certificate of No Tax Due. Construction businesses must provide current workers’ compensation insurance or submit the notarized Affidavit of Exemption located on page 3. New business locations inside city limits also need required inspections before opening.
Who needs it
A business owner or applicant seeking a Warrensburg business license for the September–November pro-rated period should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application has no stated notary block; a construction business choosing the exemption option must have its signer notarize the Affidavit of Exemption on page 3.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the pro-rated September–November business license application and its page 3 Affidavit of Exemption, if applicable.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide business and owner details, select the applicable gross-volume fee, and gather any required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If submitting the construction Affidavit of Exemption, book a commissioned online notary to notarize the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during your online notary appointment and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required documents to the City of Warrensburg.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Warrensburg. 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 pro-rated business license application?
- Complete the application and submit it to the City of Warrensburg with any required supporting documents. The form says licenses will not be issued without required documentation.
- Do I need to notarize the business license application?
- The application itself has no stated notary block. Construction businesses that submit the page 3 Affidavit of Exemption instead of workers’ compensation insurance must provide a notarized affidavit.
- Can I sign the construction exemption affidavit online?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSMo §§ 486.1100–486.1205. You can sign before a commissioned online notary on video; confirm the city will accept the notarized affidavit.
- What else may be required with my application?
- Retail sellers must provide a current Certificate of No Tax Due from the Missouri Department of Revenue. Construction businesses must provide current workers’ compensation insurance or a notarized Affidavit of Exemption.
- Can I open a new business location as soon as I apply?
- The form says new locations inside city limits must pass Fire and Building Code Enforcement inspections, and applicable Planning/Zoning or Public Works issues must be satisfied before opening. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.