Helena, MT · Lewis and Clark County
Home Based Business License Application
Helena businesses operating from a residence use this application to apply for a city business license and certify compliance with home occupation standards.
What this form is
This application combines a general business license application with a section for home occupations within Helena city limits. It asks for business, owner, applicant, location, and activity details, along with a signed certification that the home occupation meets the listed standards. The form says to print, sign, and submit it with payment; its fee schedule lists a $10 fee for a home-based business with no employees.
Who needs it
A business owner operating from a residence within Helena city limits should complete the home occupation section and apply for a city business license.
How to submit it
Print, sign, and submit the application with payment. The form lists Business & Animal Licensing at 316 North Park Avenue, Helena, and [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the business license application and the home occupation certification.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Home Based Business License Application PDF.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the business and applicant details, describe the business activity, and complete the home occupation section if applicable.
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Review Home Occupation Standards
If applying as a home occupation, review the listed standards before certifying that the operation complies.
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Sign and Submit
Print and sign the application, then submit it with payment using the contact information listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Home Based Business License Application?
- No. The form provides signature and date lines but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the business license application and home occupation certification.
- How do I submit the Home Based Business License Application?
- Print and sign the form, then submit it with payment. The form lists Business & Animal Licensing at 316 North Park Avenue, Helena, and [email protected].
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business, owner, applicant, location, contact, and business activity details. Home occupation applicants also certify that their operation complies with the listed standards.
- What fee does the form list for a home-based business?
- The fee schedule lists $10 for a home-based business with no employees. It describes this fee as applying to self-employed people operating from their residence.
Need something notarized?
This Home Based Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Helena form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.