Harker Heights, TX · Bell County
Home Occupation Application and Business Registration Form
This form registers a business operating from a home and collects information about the occupation, owner, premises, and business operations for the City of Harker Heights.
- 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
The form combines home occupation guidelines with a business registration form. It asks the applicant to describe the occupation, provide business and property details, and certify under oath that the information is true and correct. The city applies its home occupation rules to these uses and may review them if violations are reported or observed; occupations not expressly permitted or prohibited may be submitted for formal review.
Who needs it
A person seeking to register a business operated from a home in Harker Heights should complete the form and provide the requested business and property information.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat with “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the applicant signs the Business Registration Form and swears the information is true and correct.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Home Occupation Application and Business Registration Form from the City of Harker Heights.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the home occupation description, business registration details, and applicant information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant section and swear that the information is true and correct during the notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized form and any required supporting information to the City of Harker Heights.
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
- How do I get the Home Occupation form notarized?
- Complete the form, then book an online appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the form during the video session, and submit the notarized form to the city.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that it is subscribed and sworn to before a notary. Sign the applicant signature in the notary’s presence and take the oath during the appointment.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Ask the city whether it accepts an electronically notarized copy; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- The form requests information such as the business name and location, business type, owner and contact details, Texas sales tax ID, premises, vehicles, and business operations. It also asks for a general description of the home occupation.