Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Massage Provider Application
This application packet is for people seeking a new or renewed City of Columbus massage provider license and includes applicant, employment, background-check, and sworn statement requirements.
- 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 packet collects the applicant’s identifying and employment information, asks about certain convictions and prior license or permit actions, and includes a sworn statement about the accuracy of the application. The city lists this application as a requirement for massage provider licensing. Applicants must also provide proof of identity and a BCI background check; the packet lists separate fees for the application, license, background check, and photo ID.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for or renewing a City of Columbus massage provider license must complete the application and provide the listed identity and background-check materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a sworn jurat: the applicant signs before a notary or an agent of the Director of Building and Zoning Services.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Get the City of Columbus Massage Provider Application Packet and review its requirements and fees.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant and employment information, answer the listed questions, and prepare proof of identity and BCI background-check materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application's sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant statement during the live online notarization, following the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application packet and required materials 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 sworn statement?
- Fill in the application, then sign the sworn statement during your appointment before a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed packet and required materials to the city.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The applicant section includes a sworn statement and a jurat stating it was sworn to before a notary or an agent of the Director of Building and Zoning Services.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Ohio law authorizes online notarization by its commissioned online notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized application.
- What else does the application packet require?
- The information sheet lists proof of identity and a BCI background check, along with application, license, background-check, and photo ID fees. Check the packet for mailing instructions if the background check was done elsewhere.