Commissioner of Revenue<br>New Applications
Instructions & Additional Information
The structure and type of your business determines which forms need to be completed. All forms applicable to your business must be completed before a business license will be issued. Read each section below carefully to determine which forms are applicable. For additional information on how to apply for a new business license, see our posted guide.
Required Forms for New Applications - IN COUNTY
- Application for Business License (PDF) - Unless applicant is an Out of County Contractor, Itinerant Merchant/Peddler or Event; then use appropriate form below.
- Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name (PDF) - This form is required only if the applicant's business name is not already registered with the State Corporation Commissioner or if the business name is not the same as the applicant's legal name. The applicant must submit this form to the New Kent County Circuit Court.
- Application for Certification of Zoning (PDF) - This form is required only for businesses physically located in New Kent County. The applicant must submit this form to the New Kent County Community Development Planning Division.
- Copy of valid Virginia Class A, B, or C Contractor's License (Contractors Only)
- Contractor's Certification of Worker's Compensation Acknowledgement - (Contractors Only) Google Chrome Browser recommended. Do not send copies of Insurance Certificates.
- Handyman Affidavit (PDF) - This form is ONLY required if applying for a Handyman License.
Required Forms for New Applications - OUT OF COUNTY CONTRACTORS
- OCC Application Business License - Out of County Contractors
- Copy of valid Virginia Class A, B, or C Contractor's License (Contractors Only)
- Contractor's Certification of Worker's Compensation Acknowledgement - (Contractors Only) Google Chrome Browser recommended. Do not send copies of Insurance Certificates.
- 2013 OCC Application Business License (PDF) (Out of County Contractors Reporting 2013 Gross Receipts Only)
- 2014 OCC Application Business License (PDF) (Out of County Contractors Reporting 2014 Gross Receipts Only)
- 2015 OCC Application Business License (PDF) (Out of County Contractors Reporting 2015 Gross Receipts Only)
- Contractor's Affidavit (PDF) (Contractors, Engineers & Architects Only)
- Contractor's Certification of Workers' Compensation (PDF) (Contractors Only)
- 2013 OCC Application Business License (PDF) (Out of County Contractors Reporting 2013 Gross Receipts Only)
- 2014 OCC Application Business License (PDF) (Out of County Contractors Reporting 2014 Gross Receipts Only)
- 2015 OCC Application Business License (PDF) (Out of County Contractors Reporting 2015 Gross Receipts Only)
- Contractor's Affidavit (PDF) (Contractors, Engineers & Architects Only)
- Contractor's Certification of Workers' Compensation (PDF) (Contractors Only)
Required Forms for Itinerant Merchant/Peddler Business License
Required Forms for Event Business License
Administrative Forms
- Administrative Forms - This page contains forms for filing an administrative appeal, request a change in business information, etc.