Salem, OH · Columbiana County

No notary required

Contractor Registration Form

Contractors, subcontractors, and 1099 employees use this form to apply for or renew annual registration with the City of Salem.

What this form is

This form is for new applicants and renewals seeking annual contractor registration in Salem. It requests business and work-site details, contractor type, insurance information, and worker’s compensation participation, and includes a Regional Income Tax Agency business registration form. Applicants must provide an insurance certificate and RITA tax form; the document also lists a $150 registration fee.

Who needs it

Contractors, subcontractors, and 1099 employees applying for or renewing annual registration with the City of Salem should complete this form.

How to submit it

Mail the form, RITA tax form, insurance and applicable workers’ compensation certificates, and $150 check payable to City of Salem to the City of Salem Zoning Office, 281 S. Broadway Ave., Salem, OH 44460. Online registration is available through the city’s Contractor Licensing Portal.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the contractor and RITA form signers just sign and date their forms.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Contractor Registration Forms PDF, which includes the city registration form and RITA business registration form.

  2. 2

    Complete Both Forms

    Provide the requested contractor, business, work-site, insurance, and tax registration information, then sign and date the forms.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Attach the required insurance certificate and, if applicable, a current workers’ compensation certificate. Include the $150 fee.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Mail the forms and required items to the City of Salem Zoning Office, or use the city’s Contractor Licensing Portal.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Salem Contractor Registration Form?
Contractors, subcontractors, and 1099 employees use it to apply for or renew annual contractor registration with the City of Salem.
What must I include with the registration form?
The form calls for an insurance certificate, the enclosed RITA tax form, and, if applicable, a current workers’ compensation certificate. It also lists a $150 fee.
How do I submit the contractor registration form?
Mail the completed forms, required certificates, and $150 check payable to City of Salem to the City of Salem Zoning Office at 281 S. Broadway Ave., Salem, OH 44460. The document also provides an online Contractor Licensing Portal.
Do I need a notary for the Salem Contractor Registration Form?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the contractor and RITA form signers just sign and date their forms.

Need something notarized?

This Contractor Registration Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Salem form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.