Moberly, MO · Randolph County
Business License Application
This application gathers business, applicant, and contact information for a Moberly business license, which a person or entity conducting business-type activities within city limits submits to the City of Moberly Finance Department.
- 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 includes a business license checklist and application, plus occupancy-related forms for businesses located in Moberly buildings. The checklist says businesses operating within city limits must obtain a city business license and submit the application with the applicant’s notarized signature and the annual fee. Depending on the business, applicants may also need occupancy inspections and a certificate of occupancy, or a Randolph County merchant’s license if they collect and remit sales tax.
Who needs it
A person or entity performing business-type activities within Moberly city limits must submit this application to the City of Moberly Finance Department for a business license.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries an acknowledgment block; the applicant signs the application before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment and Notary Public block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Moberly business license checklist and application packet.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Enter the business and applicant information, and review the checklist for any additional requirements that apply.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicant signature required on the business license application.
- 4
Sign On Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary and sign the application during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and $35 annual fee to the City of 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 submit the Moberly business license application?
- Complete the application, have the applicant signature notarized, and submit it with the $35 annual fee to the City of Moberly Finance Department.
- Do I need a notary for this business license application?
- Yes. The checklist says the applicant signature on the Business License Application must be notarized.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized application.
- What else might my business need to submit?
- A business located in a Moberly building needs a Commercial Occupancy Application, inspection, and Certificate of Occupancy. Businesses collecting and remitting sales tax may also need a Randolph County merchant’s license.