Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Home Improvement Limited Contractor Application
This application is for people seeking a City of Columbus Home Improvement Limited Contractor License who must provide personal details, work history, and hands-on experience.
- 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 application to request a City of Columbus Home Improvement Limited Contractor License and provide the personal information, work history, and hands-on experience the Board reviews. The city says applicants must submit a complete application signed and notarized, or signed in front of a Building and Zoning Services official, at least seven days before the next Board meeting; an incomplete application may be delayed.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to the City of Columbus for a Home Improvement Limited Contractor License must complete this form and describe qualifying hands-on experience in the applicable field.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn statement with a “Sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant signs before a notary public or Building and Zoning Services official.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Home Improvement Limited Contractor Application from the City of Columbus.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in your personal information, license history, and work history, including hands-on experience in the field.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant statement during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed notarized application to Columbus Building and Zoning Services by an accepted submission method.
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 contractor application?
- The form says notarized applications can be submitted in person, by mail, or by email to Building and Zoning Services. If the application is not notarized, hand-deliver it to the office during business hours.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- The city requires the completed application to be notarized or signed in front of a Building and Zoning Services official. The applicant signs the sworn statement before the notary or official.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this application?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the city whether it will accept an online-notarized application for your submission; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- When must the application reach the city?
- The form says the completed, signed and notarized application must be submitted at least seven days before the next Board of Review meeting. Check the board calendar for the tentative meeting schedule.