Moberly, MO · Randolph County
Business License Application
This packet includes Moberly’s business license application, which business owners, managers, or agents submit to the City Finance Department with a notarized applicant signature and the annual license fee.
- 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 packet explains Moberly’s business license requirements and includes the application, a commercial occupancy checklist, and an application for a certificate of occupancy. A person or entity conducting business-type activities within city limits must submit the business license application, whether or not the business has a facility there. Businesses located in a Moberly building may also need occupancy applications, inspections, and a certificate of occupancy.
Who needs it
A person or entity conducting business-type activities within Moberly city limits must apply, including businesses without a facility inside the city.
Why it needs a notary
The business license application carries an acknowledgment block, and the applicant must sign the application before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Business License Forms packet from the City of Moberly.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business, applicant, and contact details, and review the checklist for other requirements that may apply.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the application during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and $35 annual fee to the Moberly Finance Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Moberly. 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 get the business license application notarized online?
- Complete the application, book with a commissioned online notary, and sign during your video session. Submit the notarized application and $35 annual fee to Moberly’s Finance Department.
- Do I need to notarize the commercial occupancy forms too?
- The checklist specifically requires the applicant signature on the Business License Application to be notarized. It does not state that the commercial occupancy checklist or certificate of occupancy application needs notarization.
- Does Moberly require a business license if my business has no city facility?
- Yes. The checklist says any person or entity performing business-type activities within Moberly city limits must obtain a city business license, whether or not the business occupies a facility there.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Missouri authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Ask Moberly whether it accepts an online-notarized application; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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