Willowick, OH · Lake County
Contractor Registration Packet
This packet is for contractors applying to register with the City of Willowick and includes an application, contractor’s bond, workers’ compensation exemption form, and RITA business registration form.
- 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
Willowick’s Building Department requires contractors to submit a completed registration application and supporting paperwork, including a bond, proof of insurance, and a $100 registration fee. The packet also includes a workers’ compensation exemption form for applicants who answer no to having Bureau of Workers’ Compensation coverage; the city says that form must be completed and notarized. The packet includes a RITA business registration form, which is separate from the city’s notarization requirements.
Who needs it
Contractors seeking a Certificate of Registration to work within Willowick’s corporation limits should complete this packet and submit the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a jurat requiring the applicant to swear or affirm its statements before a notary; the exemption form also requires the business owner’s signature to be sworn before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the contractor registration packet from the City of Willowick.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill out the application and any applicable workers’ compensation exemption form. Gather the other required paperwork listed by the city.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form requiring notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and take the oath or affirmation before the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit To Willowick
Submit the completed forms and required supporting documents to the City of Willowick Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Willowick. 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 get the contractor application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and take the oath or affirmation during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the workers’ compensation exemption form?
- The packet says applicants who answer no to having Bureau of Workers’ Compensation coverage must complete and notarize the included exemption form.
- Does the whole packet need to be notarized?
- The packet identifies the contractor registration application as requiring notarization and says the exemption form must be notarized when applicable. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this Ohio form?
- Ohio authorizes its own notaries to perform online notarizations under R.C. §§147.60–147.66, in effect since 2019. Check with Willowick about its submission process and any original-document requirements.
Contractor Registration Packet in other Ohio cities
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