Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Arcade License Application
The Arcade Application is used by individuals seeking a new or renewal City of Columbus arcade license to provide applicant, establishment, ownership, and screening details.
- 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
The application gathers the applicant’s personal and contact information, arcade establishment details, interested parties, and answers about background and licensing history. Columbus lists the application among the requirements for an arcade license, along with proof of identity, building and zoning, health, and fire inspections, and a BCI background check. Applicants can use the same form for a new license or renewal.
Who needs it
Individuals applying for a new or renewed City of Columbus arcade license should complete the form with information about themselves, the establishment, and interested parties.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn jurat: the applicant named in the application signs and swears to its statements before the notary or an authorized agent.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Arcade Application and Information Sheet from the City of Columbus.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the requested applicant, arcade establishment, interested-party, and background information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and the listed supporting requirements to the City of Columbus License Section.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbus. 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 Arcade Application?
- Fill in the applicant, establishment, interested-party, and other requested details, then sign the jurat before a notary or an authorized agent. Submit the application with the listed requirements to the City of Columbus License Section.
- Do I need to sign the Arcade Application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement and a jurat saying it must be sworn to before a notary or an authorized agent. Sign the applicant signature line in that person's presence.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this application?
- Ohio authorizes its own notaries to perform online notarizations under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. You can sign with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else does Columbus require for an arcade license?
- The information sheet lists proof of identity, building and zoning, health, and fire inspections, and a BCI background check, in addition to the Arcade Application.