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Starting a new Business

Procedure for Application of Business License

 

  1. Complete application for Business, Professional and Occupational License.
  2. If necessary, complete application for Certificate for Business under Assumed Name
    • If you are going to use a TRADE NAME, the Certificate for Business under Assumed Name must be typed and filed with the CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT located on the 1ST FLOOR OF WILLIAMSBURG – JAMES CITY COUNTY COURTHOUSE. (Cost $12.50.) PLEASE NOTE that your signature must be noterized before filing with the Clerk. NOTARY SERVICES are available at the WILLIAMSBURG – JAMES CITY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE located on the 3RD floor of the Courthouse.
  3. If necessary complete application for Application for Home Occupation
  4. Show Proof of Citizenship if you are a sole proprietor/partner (MUST BE PRESENTED IN PERSON)

Payments accepted by Check and Money Order, OR you may be billed for the License Tax.

 

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