Purcellville, VA · Loudoun County

No notary required

Business, Professional, and Occupational License Application

Purcellville businesses use this application to register for or renew a town business license and report business activity and gross receipts.

What this form is

New businesses must obtain a license before beginning business activity in Purcellville, and existing businesses use the application for annual renewal. It asks for business and owner details, business activity, gross receipts, and a signed certification. Depending on the business, applicants may also need to provide zoning approval, county registration, contractor documents, or a rental property worksheet.

Who needs it

Any individual, partnership, or corporation doing business or practicing a profession or occupation in Purcellville must file an application each year.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and the Loudoun County registration form also requires a signature and date.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the business license application and instructions.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the requested business information, gross receipts, and signed applicant certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Use the checklist to determine whether county registration, contractor documents, or a rental property worksheet is required.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Purcellville business license application?
No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not notarization. The included Loudoun County registration form also requires a signature and date.
How do I submit the Purcellville business license application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Who must file this business license application?
The instructions say any individual, partnership, or corporation engaged in a business, profession, or occupation in Purcellville must file an application each year.
What additional documents may be required?
Depending on the business, the checklist identifies Loudoun County business tangible personal property registration, contractor documents, or a rental property worksheet. Zoning approval is required before a license is issued.

Need something notarized?

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