Franklin, VA · City of Franklin
Business License Application
This application reports a business’s ownership, location, activity, and tax information for the City of Franklin; business owners file it with the Commissioner of the Revenue and pay the applicable fee.
- 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 City of Franklin Business License Application collects applicant and business details, identifies the business category, and calculates the tax and any penalty due. The form says it must be filed and paid by March 1, with a 10% penalty if late. The applicant swears or affirms that the information is true and acknowledges the license limits; completing the application does not replace required zoning and use permits.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized applicant seeking a City of Franklin business license should complete and file this application with the Commissioner of the Revenue.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Franklin Business License Application from the city’s website.
- 2
Fill In Business Details
Enter the applicant, business, category, and tax information requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn or affirmed statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant oath during the notary’s video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the notarized application and pay the fee to the City of Franklin by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Franklin. 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 notarize the Franklin business license application online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant’s oath during the video session and submit the notarized form and fee to the City of Franklin.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a “Sworn (or affirmed) to before me” jurat for the applicant. Sign the oath before the notary and confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Virginia authorized remote online notarization effective July 1, 2012. Under §47.1-13.1, a notarial act performed in another state by a notary authorized there has recognized, presumed-valid status in Virginia.
- When is this application due?
- The form says the application must be filed and the fee paid by March 1. It states that a 10% penalty applies if filing and payment are late.
Business License Application in other Virginia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.