Amherst, OH · Lorain County
Application for Contractor’s License
Contractors and subcontractors working in Amherst use this application to apply for or renew a yearly license with the Amherst Building Department.
What this form is
The Amherst Building Department requires contractors and subcontractors working in the city to have a current contractor’s license on file. This application requests new or renewal licensing and collects business, owner, tax identification, contact, and contractor-type details, along with a signature and date. Applicants must also provide the listed insurance certificate, W-9, applicable license copy, and $100 annual fee per individual license.
Who needs it
Contractors and subcontractors working in Amherst who need to apply for or renew a yearly contractor’s license need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Amherst Building Department at 480 Park Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001, with the required documents and $100 annual fee per individual license. Payment may be made in person, by mail, or online as described on the form.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Contractor’s License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Select new or renewal, fill in the business and contact information, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Include the required insurance certificate, current W-9, applicable license copies, and the $100 annual fee per individual license.
- 4
Submit To The Building Department
Submit the application and listed items to the Amherst Building Department at 480 Park Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs the Amherst Contractor’s License Application?
- Contractors and subcontractors working in Amherst must have a current contractor’s license on file with the Amherst Building Department. Use this application to apply for a new license or renew one.
- What documents and fee are listed with the application?
- The form lists a general liability insurance certificate with at least $100,000 coverage, a current W-9, and applicable license copies. It also lists an annual fee of $100 per individual license.
- Do I need a notary for the Contractor’s License Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Contractor’s License Application?
- Submit it to the Amherst Building Department at 480 Park Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001. The form says payment may be made in person, by mail, or online through the building department webpage.
