Commissioner of Revenue 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) - The Clerk’s Office of the State Corporation Commission is the central filing office in Virginia for all certificates of assumed or fictitious name.
- 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.
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.