Harker Heights, TX · Bell County
Business Registration Form
Harker Heights' business registration application, which requires the owner to swear that the submitted information is true and sign it sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
- 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
Anyone opening a business in Harker Heights must file this registration form with Planning & Development, listing the business owner, manager, and premises details along with proof of DBA/LLC formation and ownership or lease. The applicant's certification that they have personal knowledge of the information and that it is true and correct must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public before the city will process the registration.
Who needs it
Business owners registering a new business location within the City of Harker Heights.
Why it needs a notary
The form's certification block reads 'Notary Public, State of Texas — SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS ____ DAY OF ____, 20__.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business Registration Form from the City of Harker Heights Planning & Development page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in your business, owner, and premises information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and swear to the certification live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized registration with Harker Heights Planning & Development along with required attachments.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Harker Heights. 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
- Does the Harker Heights business registration need a notary?
- Yes. The applicant's certification must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public before the city accepts the registration.
- How do I notarize my business registration online?
- Upload the completed form, verify your identity, and sign the sworn certification live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need a Texas notary specifically?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments and jurats from commissioned online notaries; check with the City of Harker Heights if you're unsure.
- Who signs the sworn statement?
- The business owner or the authorized designee who has personal knowledge of the information on the application.
- What else does the city require with this form?
- A copy of your DBA, LLC, or Articles of Incorporation, proof of building or land ownership or a lease, and scheduled fire marshal and building walk-throughs.