Ranson, WV · Jefferson County
Home Occupation Questionnaire
The Home Occupation Questionnaire collects property, owner, and business details for a home occupation application submitted to the City of Ranson Community Development.
- 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
Use this two-page questionnaire to describe the property and home business, including its activities, employees, workspace, equipment, customer visits, and operating hours. The applicant also certifies the information and agreement to comply with applicable requirements, identifies their role, and signs before a notary. Submit it to the City of Ranson Community Development as part of the home occupation application process.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent applying to the City of Ranson for a home occupation should complete the questionnaire and sign its certification.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signing as owner or agent must sign the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Home Occupation Questionnaire from the City of Ranson.
- 2
Fill In the Questionnaire
Provide property and owner details, answer the business questions, and complete the applicant certification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the notarial session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed questionnaire to Ranson Community Development according to the city's instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ranson. 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 the Home Occupation Questionnaire?
- Fill in the property, owner, and business details, answer the questionnaire, complete the certification, and sign before a notary. Submit the completed form to Ranson Community Development.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The certification ends with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant signing as owner or agent must sign before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- West Virginia law authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization under W. Va. Code §§ 39-4-37 and 39-4-38. A commissioned online notary may perform the act if properly authorized; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed questionnaire?
- The form identifies City of Ranson Community Development as the department handling the questionnaire. Contact the department using the form's listed phone number or email if you need submission instructions.