Rocky Mount, VA · Franklin County
Business License Application
This application reports business details and gross receipts for a new or existing business operating in Rocky Mount, and is filed with the Town of Rocky Mount to obtain a business license.
- 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 application collects the business name, location, contact information, business type, and gross receipts or estimates used to calculate the license tax. Rocky Mount asks businesses to complete the form and provide required supporting documents, including proof of gross receipts when mailing the application; contractors must include a current contractor’s license or certificate. The applicant or authorized representative swears or affirms that the information is true and complete.
Who needs it
A new or existing business operating in Rocky Mount must complete this application to obtain a town business license and report the information used to calculate its tax.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to and subscribed-and-sworn block; the applicant or authorized representative signs the oath before the authorized Town of Rocky Mount signer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Business License Application from the Town of Rocky Mount forms and applications page.
- 2
Fill In The Business Details
Enter the business, contact, business-type, and gross-receipts information requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary to complete the form’s oath.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign the applicant or authorized representative oath during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application, required supporting documents, and payment to the Town of Rocky Mount.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rocky Mount. 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 complete and submit the business license application?
- Fill in the business and gross-receipts information, sign the oath before a notary, and submit the application with required supporting documents and payment to the Town of Rocky Mount.
- Do I need to include proof of gross receipts?
- The form says mailed applications must include proof of gross receipts, such as a tax return, profit and loss statement, or a written and signed accountant’s statement.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Virginia is widely credited as the first state to authorize remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. Ask the town whether it will accept an application signed through an online notarization.
- What if I am unsure which business category or rate applies?
- The instructions say to call the town before calculating the fee if you have questions about your business type. Confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.
Business License Application in other Virginia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.