What information does the registration request?

The form asks for operator, ownership, hotel location, room and rate, and property ownership or lease details, along with a declaration of responsibility.

Do I need a notary for the Hotel and Motel Tax Registration?

No. The form is signed without a notary, but Part C includes a declaration under penalties of perjury that the appropriate owner or representative signs and dates.

How do I submit the Hotel and Motel Tax Registration?

Return the completed form to the City of Centerville Finance Department at 100 West Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458.

Centerville, OH · Gallia County

No notary required

Registration for Certificate of Authority to Collect Hotel and Motel Tax

Hotel operators use this registration to request a Certificate of Authority to collect hotel and motel tax for each Centerville hotel location.

What this form is

Centerville requires every hotel operator to obtain a Certificate of Authority for each hotel location. This registration asks for operator and ownership details, hotel location and room information, and a declaration of responsibility. The instructions state that the certificate authorizes tax collection and must be prominently posted at the hotel.

Who needs it

Hotel operators in Centerville must complete a registration for each hotel location to obtain a Certificate of Authority to collect hotel and motel tax.

How to submit it

Return the completed form to the City of Centerville Finance Department, 100 West Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; Part C contains a declaration under penalties of perjury, which the appropriate owner or representative signs and dates.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Registration
Download the Hotel and Motel Tax Registration form.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the operator, ownership, hotel location, and property details, then complete the declaration for your ownership type.
3
Gather Ownership Information
Complete the applicable partnership, LLC, or corporation pages with the requested names and contact information.
4
Submit To The Finance Department
Return the completed form to the City of Centerville Finance Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs to file the Hotel and Motel Tax Registration?: Every hotel operator must obtain a Certificate of Authority to collect hotel and motel tax for each hotel location in Centerville.
What information does the registration request?: The form asks for operator, ownership, hotel location, room and rate, and property ownership or lease details, along with a declaration of responsibility.
Do I need a notary for the Hotel and Motel Tax Registration?: No. The form is signed without a notary, but Part C includes a declaration under penalties of perjury that the appropriate owner or representative signs and dates.
How do I submit the Hotel and Motel Tax Registration?: Return the completed form to the City of Centerville Finance Department at 100 West Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458.

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This Registration for Certificate of Authority to Collect Hotel and Motel Tax doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Centerville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.