Washington, NC · Beaufort County
Home Occupation Form
The Home Occupation Form describes a proposed business conducted from a residence and is filed by an applicant seeking to operate under Washington’s home occupation zoning regulations.
- 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
Applicants use this two-page form to provide their contact information, describe the home occupation, and certify they will follow the city’s listed zoning conditions. The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary and an approval section for the city. The form lists a $5 fee and fields for payment and reference information; contact the Planning & Zoning Office for current filing instructions.
Who needs it
A person applying to operate a home occupation in Washington’s residential districts should complete this form and provide the requested applicant and occupation details.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment certificate; the applicant personally appears before the notary and acknowledges executing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Home Occupation Form from the City of Washington Planning & Zoning forms page.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide applicant contact information and a brief description of the proposed home occupation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and have the unsigned form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge the form during the notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the city and check with the Planning & Zoning Office for filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Washington. 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 complete the Home Occupation Form?
- Enter your applicant information and a brief description of the occupation, review the listed conditions, then sign the acknowledgment before a notary. Submit the completed form to the city.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the applicant personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged executing the instrument.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law, but its program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I bring to my notarization appointment?
- Have the completed form ready, but wait to sign until the notary directs you. The applicant named in the acknowledgment must appear and acknowledge signing the instrument.