It is the business owner's responsibility to notify City Hall if there are any changes to the business entity from information submitted in their application. It is the responsibility of the business owner to renew their business licenses by June 30 whether they have received their renewal reminder or not.

City of Washington Business license renewal begins in April.  Should you have any questions, please contact Heather Parker at (636) 390-1047 or at Email Heather Parker. 

1. Must have all City of Washington bills (utilities, miscellaneous invoices) paid
   2.  If brand new business: An approved Commercial Certificate of Occupancy (If occupying a location within the City Limits) Short term rentals need a yearly occupancy.
   3.  Paid copy of personal property and real estate tax receipts for the business from the previous year from Franklin County, MO
   4.  Proof of NO-TAX-DUE statement for any business with a sales tax number and where goods are sold at retail
   5.  Proof of worker’s comp insurance for contractors with employees (RSMo 287.061) or notarized Affidavit of Exemption

Note:  Effective January 01, 2009, in accordance with State Senate Bill No. 30, section 144.083:
A statement of “NO TAX DUE” issued from the Missouri Department of Revenue, shall be required before the issuance or renewal of any city, county or state occupation license required for conducting any business where goods are sold at retail.  The statement of no tax due shall be dated no longer than ninety (90) days before the date of submission for application or renewal of the license.  This form can be printed, then mailed or brought into City Hall with payment.  Missouri Department of Revenue.

• Affidavit of Exemption for Workers’ Compensation Insurance

• Alcohol License Annual Application

• Cigarette Permit Application

• Cigarette Tax Remittance Form

• Communications Emergency Contact Form

• General Business & Contractor License Application

• Lodging Tax Remittance Form

FEES
Annual licenses are valid from July 1 through June 30 the following year. New business applications submitted after August 1 will be charged a pro-rated fee for the balance of the license period.

LATE FEES
Existing business applications submitted after the yearly deadline will follow the below fee schedule.