Wellford, SC · Spartanburg County
Business License Application
This annual application lets businesses operating within Wellford report business and gross sales information, calculate license fees, certify the information, and apply for a city business license.
- 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
Wellford requires each person or business engaged, or intending to engage, in a listed business within city limits to obtain a business license and pay the annual fee. Use this application for the May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027 license period, providing business details, gross income, and fee calculations. The form requires a separate application for each business, payment with the completed application, and an owner or authorized representative’s sworn certification.
Who needs it
Each person or business engaged, or intending to engage, in a listed business within Wellford city limits needs to submit a separate application and payment.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn and subscribed jurat; the person signing for the firm or corporation must swear to the application and sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the 2026–2027 Business License Application from the City of Wellford.
- 2
Complete and Verify the Form
Enter the business and owner details, gross income, business classification, and fee calculation; use a separate application for each business.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and payment to the City of Wellford as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wellford. 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 complete the Wellford business license application?
- Complete a separate application for each business, verify the information, enter gross income and calculate the fee, then sign the certification before a notary and submit the form with payment.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn and subscribed jurat. The person signing for the firm or corporation must sign before a notary, who completes the certificate and commission-expiration information.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary acting under the law of the jurisdiction where the notarization occurs may provide a notarial act recognized in South Carolina.
- What do I submit with the completed application?
- The form says to remit payment with the completed application and notes that a business license will not be issued until payment is received in full. Confirm submission details with the city if unsure.