Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Massage/Bath Establishment Application
Columbus business owners or applicants seeking a massage/bath establishment license use this application to provide applicant, business, employee, and affiliated-property information to the City.
- 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 collects details about the applicant, establishment, employees, affiliated properties, and the applicant’s agreement to follow the stated city code requirements. The packet lists supporting items, including proof of identity, a current signed property lease, and, when applicable, Columbus zoning and fire approvals; it also lists application, license, and background-check fees. Use it when applying for a new massage/bath establishment license or renewing one.
Who needs it
An owner or applicant seeking a new or renewed City of Columbus massage/bath establishment license should complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn jurat; the applicant signs the application before a notary or an agent of the Director of Building and Zoning Services.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application Packet
Download the City of Columbus Massage/Bath Establishment Application packet and review its information sheet and requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, business, employee, and affiliated-property information and gather the supporting materials listed in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the signed application and required materials to the City of Columbus License Section; contact the city for submission instructions.
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 massage/bath establishment application?
- Fill in the applicant, business, employee, and affiliated-property sections, answer the listed questions, and gather the supporting items described in the packet. Sign the sworn statement before a notary or an agent of the Director of Building and Zoning Services.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn jurat stating it is sworn to before a notary or an agent of the Director of Building and Zoning Services. Sign that section in the presence of the notary.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- Ohio permits online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check with the City of Columbus about submitting an application notarized online; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the packet list?
- The information sheet lists proof of identity, a current signed property lease, and Columbus zoning approval if the location was not previously licensed as a massage establishment. It also lists Columbus fire approval and a BCI background check.
Massage/Bath Establishment Application in other Ohio cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.