Brunswick, OH · Medina County
Application for Contractor Registration
This seven-page application registers contractors and subcontractors who perform building-code work or provide covered services in Brunswick before beginning work or receiving a permit.
- 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
Brunswick requires contractors and subcontractors performing work or providing services covered by the building code to register before a permit is issued. The application collects business, trade, licensing, insurance, workers’ compensation, and subcontractor information; it also includes a contractor declaration that must be notarized. Submit all pages with the required fee, bond, insurance documents, and other applicable attachments, or the city may return the application.
Who needs it
Contractors and subcontractors performing building-code work or providing covered services in Brunswick must register before beginning work or receiving a permit.
Why it needs a notary
Page 5 has an acknowledgment-before-me notary block; the authorized contractor or subcontractor representative named in the declaration signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Brunswick’s seven-page contractor registration application and review the checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete All Pages
Fill in the application, including the page 5 declaration, and gather the required fee, bond, insurance, and other applicable documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the authorized representative who will sign the page 5 declaration.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the declaration during the online notarial session and check that the notarized page has the required notary seal or stamp.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application package and required payment and attachments to the City of Brunswick Division of Building.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brunswick. 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 registration declaration notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange to sign the declaration on page 5 before a commissioned online notary. Include the notarized page with the complete application package and required attachments.
- Do I need to notarize every page of the application?
- No. The instructions specifically identify page 5 as the page to be notarized. The city says all pages must be completed and warns that an application lacking a notary seal or stamp will be returned.
- Can I sign the page 5 declaration with an online notary?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its own notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. Sign during the online notarial session and ensure the notarized page includes the seal or stamp required by the application. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with this application?
- The checklist calls for the registration fee, a completed application, an original seal-embossed indemnification bond, liability insurance, and other documents that apply, including licensing evidence and workers’ compensation coverage.
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