Buchanan, VA · Botetourt County

No notary required

New Business License Application

New businesses use this application to report business details and gross receipts and request a license to operate in the Town of Buchanan.

What this form is

The application is for new businesses seeking a Town of Buchanan business, professional, or occupation license for the period January 1 through December 31, 2026. It asks for the business name, owner, identification number, addresses, contact details, business type, classification, and gross receipts, followed by a signed statement affirming the information is correct and agreement to follow town codes and ordinances.

Who needs it

A person or business first engaging in a trade, profession, occupation, or business in the Town of Buchanan should use this application.

How to submit it

Make checks payable to the Town of Buchanan and send the application to Town of Buchanan, Post Office Box 205, Buchanan, Virginia 24066.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it includes a statement to swear or affirm the information, but no notarized attachment or related step is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the New Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Print your answers and provide the requested business details, classification, and gross receipts information.

  3. 3

    Review And Sign

    Review the information, then sign and date the applicant statement. No attachments are listed on the form.

  4. 4

    Send It To The Town

    Make checks payable to the Town of Buchanan and send the application to Post Office Box 205, Buchanan, Virginia 24066.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the New Business License Application?
No. The form has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it and swears or affirms the information. No notarized attachment or related step is listed.
How do I submit the New Business License Application?
Make checks payable to the Town of Buchanan and mail the application to Town of Buchanan, Post Office Box 205, Buchanan, Virginia 24066.
What information does the application request?
It asks for business and owner details, contact information, business type and classification, and gross receipts. The applicant also signs and dates a statement about the accuracy of the information.
What license period does this application cover?
The form states a license period beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026.

Need something notarized?

This New Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Buchanan form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.