Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Home Improvement General Contractor License Application
This application is for people seeking a Columbus home improvement general contractor license to work on existing one-, two-, and three-family dwellings and provide 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 three-page application to request a City of Columbus home improvement general contractor license and provide applicant, contact, and prior-license information. The city requires the completed application to be signed and notarized, or signed in front of a Building and Zoning Services official, and submitted at least seven days before the next Board of Review meeting. Applicants must also provide passing test results; incomplete applications may be tabled until complete.
Who needs it
Individuals applying for a City of Columbus home improvement general contractor license for work on existing one-, two-, or three-family dwellings need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the applicant signs in the notary’s presence, or signs before a Building and Zoning Services official.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Home Improvement General Contractor License Application from the City of Columbus.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant, contact, and prior-license information, and prepare the required passing test results.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application while appearing before the notary, who completes the jurat and notarization.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application to Building and Zoning Services in person, by mail, or by email at least seven days before a board meeting.
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 completed application?
- Submit a notarized application in person, by mail, or by email to Building and Zoning Services. If it is not notarized, the form says you must hand-deliver it during business hours.
- Do I need to include test results?
- Yes. The instructions request a copy of passing test results, with a score of 70% or higher, for the 767 Ohio Home Improvement Contractor exam.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization for its notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. Ask the city whether it will accept an electronically notarized application; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- When should I submit the application?
- The completed application must be submitted at least seven days before the next Board of Review of General and Home Improvement Contractors meeting. The form says the tentative schedule is the first Wednesday of each month.