Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Roadway Solicitations Application
This application is for organizations seeking a new or renewal license to solicit charitable contributions at roadway locations in Columbus, Ohio.
- 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
Organizations use this form to apply for a Columbus roadway solicitations license, either for a new license or a renewal. It asks for organization, applicant, event, and solicitation-location details, and includes statements the applicant must swear are true. The information sheet also lists supporting items, including a certificate of insurance, solicitation contracts, and, for renewal applicants, the prior year’s activity results.
Who needs it
An organization applying for or renewing a Columbus license to solicit charitable contributions at roadway locations needs this application and its listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn jurat stating the applicant’s statements are true; the named applicant signs before a notary or Agent of the Director of Building and Zoning Services.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Roadway Solicitations Application and information sheet from the City of Columbus.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the organization, applicant, and event details, answer the questions, and gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the online notarization session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the signed application and required supporting 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 apply for a Columbus roadway solicitations license?
- Complete the application, gather the supporting materials listed on the information sheet, and submit them to the City of Columbus License Section. The form lists the city’s address, phone, and email.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement and a jurat. The applicant must sign before a notary or an Agent of the Director of Building and Zoning Services.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the city whether it will accept the remotely notarized application in your circumstances; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application information sheet list?
- It lists a certificate of insurance, contracts under which the applicant will solicit contributions, and a bond form if required. Renewal applicants must also provide the previous year’s Results of Activity Form.