Roswell, NM · Chaves County
Home Occupation Business License Registration
This form registers or renews a home occupation business license in Roswell, with the applicant providing business, contact, and property details for City review.
- 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 apply for a new home occupation business license, report a new owner or location, renew a license, or update business information. The applicant provides business and property details and certifies the information is correct; the City uses the form to review the application, record payment, and note zoning or conditional-use requirements.
Who needs it
Applicants registering or renewing a home occupation business in Roswell should complete this form and provide the required business and property information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a New Mexico county jurat stating “subscribed and sworn to before me”; the property owner signs before a notary if other than the applicant.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Home Occupation Business License Registration form from the City of Roswell.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Print or type legibly, select the status that applies, and provide the requested business, contact, and property information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary if the property owner’s notarized signature is required.
- 4
Sign on Video
Complete the required sworn signature during the online notary session; do not sign the section beforehand.
- 5
Submit to the City
Mail the completed form and applicable payment to the City of Roswell Business License Clerk at the address printed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Roswell. 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
- Who must have a signature notarized?
- The form says the property owner’s notarized signature is required if the owner is other than the applicant. The signature is sworn before a notary.
- How do I submit the completed registration?
- Mail the completed form to the City of Roswell, Attn: Business License Clerk, at the address printed on the form. Include the required payment and any applicable letter of intent.
- Do I need to notarize the form if I own the property?
- The form requires the property owner’s notarized signature if the owner is other than the applicant. If you are unsure how that applies to your situation, confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New Mexico permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. You can sign during a video session, subject to the notary’s identity checks and the form’s requirements.