Oroville, WA · Okanogan County

No notary required

Home Business License Application

Oroville residents use this application to request a license for a home business that does not qualify as an accessory use in a residential district.

What this form is

This application is for a home business in a residential district that does not meet the criteria for an accessory use allowed outright. Applicants provide their name, business name, mailing and street addresses, and type of business, then sign and date the form. The city reviews the application against the home business standards and requires a fee set by City Council resolution.

Who needs it

Residents proposing a home business that does not qualify as an accessory use must apply for a home business license.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and the required fee to the City Permit Administrator or designee at City Hall. The fee is set by City Council resolution.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the applicant and business details, including the type of business, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Prepare The Fee

    Include the fee set by City Council resolution; the document does not state an amount.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and fee to the City Permit Administrator or designee at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses Oroville’s Home Business License Application?
Residents seeking to operate a home business that does not qualify as an accessory use in a residential district use this application to request a license.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the applicant’s name, business name, mailing and street addresses, and type of business. The applicant also signs and dates the form.
Do I need a notary for the Home Business License Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or sworn attachment identified in the document.
How do I submit the Home Business License Application?
Submit the completed application and the fee set by City Council resolution to the City Permit Administrator or designee at City Hall.

Need something notarized?

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