Altoona, PA · Blair County
Business Privilege/Mercantile License Application
This application lets businesses request a 2026 Altoona business privilege or mercantile license and provide business, owner, property, and license information.
What this form is
Businesses use this application to request a new business privilege or mercantile license for the 2026 calendar year. The form asks for business and owner details, the business location, a description of the business and equipment, and required licenses and certificates. A second page gathers tax account and business information; the city says to apply separately for each business location within city limits.
Who needs it
A business owner or responsible party seeking a new license for a business location within Altoona city limits should complete this application.
How to submit it
Return both pages in person or by mail to the City of Altoona Community Development Department, 1301 12th Street, Suite 400, Altoona, PA 16601. The application states a $125 fee payable to the City of Altoona.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the two-page Business Privilege/Mercantile License Application.
- 2
Complete Both Pages
Provide the requested business, owner, location, license, certificate, and tax account information.
- 3
Sign and Date
Sign and date the application where indicated.
- 4
Submit to the City
Return both pages in person or by mail to the Community Development Department at the address shown on the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business Privilege/Mercantile License Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Business Privilege/Mercantile License Application?
- Return both pages in person or by mail to the City of Altoona Community Development Department at 1301 12th Street, Suite 400, Altoona, PA 16601.
- Who should apply for this license?
- A business owner or responsible party seeking a new license for a business location within Altoona city limits should complete the application. A separate license is required for each location.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and owner details, the business location, a business and equipment description, licenses and certificates, and tax account information.
Need something notarized?
This Business Privilege/Mercantile License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Altoona form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.