Helena, MT · Lewis and Clark County
General Business License Application
Helena’s General Business License Application is for commercial enterprises operating within city limits to provide business details and apply for a license.
What this form is
Helena requires commercial enterprises operating within city limits to obtain a business license, and businesses with multiple locations must license each location separately. The application asks for business and owner contact details, the business activity, location and employee information, and applicable business categories. It includes a fee schedule and requires the applicant to certify the information and sign and date the application.
Who needs it
Commercial enterprises operating within Helena city limits, including businesses with multiple locations, need to complete an application for each location.
How to submit it
Submit the application to Utility Customer Services Division, Business & Animal Licensing, 316 North Park Avenue, Helena, MT 59623; email [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the General Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the business and contact details, describe the business activity, and complete the applicable sections.
- 3
Review And Sign
Review the certification, then sign and date the application.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to Utility Customer Services Division, Business & Animal Licensing, at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the General Business License Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- Who should complete the General Business License Application?
- Commercial enterprises operating within Helena city limits need a business license. If a business has multiple locations, the application says each location must be licensed separately.
- How do I submit the General Business License Application?
- The form lists Utility Customer Services Division, Business & Animal Licensing, at 316 North Park Avenue, Helena, MT 59623, and [email protected].
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business, location, owner and applicant contact details, business activity, employee information, and applicable business categories. The applicant must certify the information and sign and date the form.
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