Centerville, GA · Houston County
Home Based Business Application
The application a Centerville resident files to operate a home occupation business, with a sworn statement notarized before submission.
- 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
Residents who want to run a business from their home in Centerville must apply for a Home Based Business license, describing the nature and scope of the operation. The application requires the applicant's statements to be subscribed and sworn before a notary public.
Who needs it
Centerville residents applying to operate a business from their home.
Why it needs a notary
The application must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public before the city will approve the home occupation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Home Based Business Application PDF from Centerville's Administrative & Building Inspections page.
- 2
Describe Your Home Business
Complete the required details about the business and its operation from home.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video with ID Verification
Verify your identity and sign the application during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City of Centerville
Deliver the notarized application to city hall for approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Centerville. 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
- Do I need to notarize my Centerville home business application?
- Yes. The application must be signed and sworn before a notary public before the city will approve it.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Complete your home occupation details, then meet a remote online notary by video to sign and have your signature notarized.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Submit it to City of Centerville, 300 East Church Street, Centerville, GA.
- Can I sell alcohol from a home-based business?
- Alcohol sales typically require a separate Alcohol License Application; check with the city for what applies to your business.