Do I need a notary for the Home Occupations Permit Application?

No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and, when applicable, the property owner; it does not require notarization.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and business details, information about the property and proposed occupation, and responses about employees, building use, storage, floor area, traffic, and possible neighborhood effects.

What happens if the application is approved?

The form states that a business license will be issued upon collection of associated fees. It refers applicants to the attached fee schedule.

Dayton, VA · Rockingham County

No notary required

Home Occupations Permit Application

Dayton residents use this application to describe a proposed home occupation and request zoning review before operating a business from their residence.

What this form is

The application requests information about the applicant, property, proposed occupation, employees, building use, storage, floor area, customer and vendor trips, and potential effects on the neighborhood. Applicants are asked to review the attached home occupation guidelines and limitations, sign and date the application, and return it to the Dayton Town Office for zoning review. If approved, a business license is issued upon collection of associated fees.

Who needs it

A resident proposing to operate a commercial endeavor from a residence in Dayton should complete this application for zoning review.

How to submit it

Complete and sign the application, then return it to the Dayton Town Office for zoning review at 125 B Eastview St., Dayton, VA 22821.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign, and the applicant dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupations Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, business, and proposed occupation information, and answer the questions about the use.
3
Review The Attached Guidelines
Read the attached home occupation guidelines and limitations and complete the required signature and date fields.
4
Submit To The Town Office
Return the completed application to the Dayton Town Office for zoning review.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupations Permit Application?: No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and, when applicable, the property owner; it does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Home Occupations Permit Application?: Complete and sign the application, then return it to the Dayton Town Office for zoning review at 125 B Eastview St., Dayton, VA 22821.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and business details, information about the property and proposed occupation, and responses about employees, building use, storage, floor area, traffic, and possible neighborhood effects.
What happens if the application is approved?: The form states that a business license will be issued upon collection of associated fees. It refers applicants to the attached fee schedule.

Need something notarized?

This Home Occupations Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Dayton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.