Kingsport, TN · Sullivan County
Application for Contractor Accounts
This application lets contractors request an account with the Kingsport Building Division and provide business, experience, customer reference, and license information for review.
- 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
Contractors use this form to apply for an account with the Kingsport Building Division before purchasing permits. The application asks for business and contact details, the account type, work experience, customer references, and information about licenses held or previously denied or revoked. Applicants must submit the application and supporting documents within 30 days; the city says to allow two weeks before purchasing permits for board review and approval.
Who needs it
Contractors seeking an account with the Kingsport Building Division must complete this application and submit the supporting documents required for their trade.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Signed before me” notarial block; the applicant signs the application before a notary public, who completes the block and commission expiration details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the contractor account application and review the required documentation list for your trade.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the applicant, business, account type, work experience, and customer reference fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the unsigned application ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online session so the notary can complete the “Signed before me” block.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the application and trade-specific supporting documents to the Kingsport Building Division, allowing two weeks for board review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kingsport. 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 contractor account application?
- Fill in the applicant, business, account type, experience, and reference information. Sign before a notary, gather the documents required for your trade, and submit everything to the Building Division.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a “Signed before me” block for a notary public. Wait to sign until you are with the notary.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered through the Secretary of State. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized application.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- Requirements vary by trade and may include a state license, business license, certificate of insurance, performance bond, or state exemption letter. Check the application’s documentation list for your trade.
- When should I submit the application?
- The form says to return the application two weeks before purchasing permits so the boards can meet and review it. Submit all supporting documents within 30 days or the application will be void.