Alexandria, VA · City of Alexandria
2026 Business License Application
Businesses use this application to request a City of Alexandria business license by providing ownership, business activity, location, and estimated gross receipts information.
What this form is
New businesses and businesses transferring ownership use this application to apply for a City of Alexandria business license. It requests owner and business details, tax identification numbers, business location, activity, employee count, and gross receipts. The application instructions say to submit it with tax payment and any necessary approvals or documentation; they also explain annual renewal and note that some business activities may require more than one license.
Who needs it
Businesses applying for a City of Alexandria business license, including those transferring ownership, should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application electronically to [email protected] or mail it with your tax payment to City of Alexandria, Revenue Administration Division, P.O. Box 178, Alexandria, VA 22313.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; a separate Request for Transfer of City Business License must be notarized when transferring a license after purchasing a business.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the 2026 Business License Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested owner, business, tax, location, activity, and gross receipts information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Include any necessary approvals or documentation. For a license transfer after a business purchase, follow the separate transfer form and purchase agreement instructions.
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Submit To The City
Email the application to [email protected] or mail it with your tax payment to the Revenue Administration Division address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the 2026 Business License Application?
- A business applying for a City of Alexandria business license should complete the application. It also applies to businesses transferring ownership, subject to the separate transfer instructions.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for owner and business details, identification and sales tax numbers, business location and activity, employee count, gross receipts, and other information. Some business types must provide additional details.
- Do I need a notary for the 2026 Business License Application?
- No. Sign and date this application without a notary. If purchasing a business and transferring its license, the separate Request for Transfer of City Business License must be notarized.
- How do I submit the 2026 Business License Application?
- Email it to [email protected] or mail it with your tax payment to City of Alexandria, Revenue Administration Division, P.O. Box 178, Alexandria, VA 22313.