The Plains, VA · Fauquier County
Business License Application
Businesses use this application to report gross receipts and request a business license from the Town of The Plains.
What this form is
This application is for businesses seeking a Town of The Plains business license. It asks for applicant and business details, a federal identification number, contact information, and gross receipts for the prior calendar year or an estimated full year if the business operated for only part of the year. The applicant signs an oath or affirmation about the information.
Who needs it
A business, profession, trade, or occupation applying for a Town of The Plains license should complete this application and report its gross receipts.
How to submit it
Return the application to the Town of The Plains, Post Office Box 104, The Plains, VA 20198. The form lists a $20 business license fee plus $0.18 per $100 of gross receipts.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant swears or affirms the gross-receipts statement, and no notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and business details and complete the applicable gross-receipts section.
- 3
Review And Sign
Review the information, then sign the applicant oath or affirmation.
- 4
Return It To The Town
Mail the completed application to the Town of The Plains at Post Office Box 104, The Plains, VA 20198.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Business License Application request?
- It requests applicant and business details, a federal identification number, email and telephone information, and gross receipts for the prior calendar year or an estimated full year.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The applicant signs and swears or affirms the gross-receipts statement; the form lists no notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Return it to the Town of The Plains, Post Office Box 104, The Plains, VA 20198.