Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Demolition Contractor Application
This application is for people seeking demolition contractor registration in Columbus, and asks applicants to provide personal details, work history, and information for Board 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 four-page application to request demolition contractor registration in Columbus and document the required demolition work experience. The completed application must be signed and notarized, or signed in front of a Building and Zoning Services official, and submitted at least seven days before a Board meeting. The application fee must be paid for the application to advance for Board review; applicants are notified by certified mail after Board approval.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for demolition contractor registration in Columbus must complete this form and provide work history showing the required demolition experience.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification sworn-to-before-me block before a notary, or signs in front of a Building and Zoning Services official.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Demolition Contractor Application from the City of Columbus Building and Zoning Services.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete your personal details and work history, attach extra sheets or a resume if needed, and review the application for completeness.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the certification during the online notary appointment and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application at least seven days before a Board meeting and pay the application fee so it can advance for review.
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 submit the demolition contractor application?
- Submit the completed, signed application at least seven days before a Board meeting. The form provides Columbus Building and Zoning Services contact information and says mailed applications may include a check.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- The instructions require the completed application to be notarized or signed in front of a Building and Zoning Services official. The applicant’s certification includes a sworn-to-before-me signature block.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Ohio law has authorized online notarization by Ohio notaries since 2019 (R.C. §§147.60–147.66). This form allows notarization; confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized application.
- What experience must I list?
- The form requires three full years of demolition-field experience immediately before applying, based on 12 consecutive calendar months and at least 1,600 working hours per year.