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Call the local licensing bureau.telephone image by gilles vall??e from Fotolia.com
Contact the licensing department in your area. Inquire about what paperwork you need to apply for a business license for a cleaning service. - 2
Ask the licensing department if there are any special licenses required.cleaning materials image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
Find out what the licensing fees are. Fees range from $10 in some jurisdictions all the way up to $75 in others. Also inquire about how they accept the fees--cash, check, money order or credit card. If the agency requires a check or money order, make sure you find out whom to make it out to. - 3
In some jurisdictions, forms can be filled out online.paperwork 3 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com
Request the form or forms required in your jurisdiction. Ask whether the forms you need to complete for your cleaning company can be filled out online or mailed to you. Some states allow you to apply online. Others require you pick the forms up at your licensing bureau. Business.gov, an official site of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has a state listing of licensing requirements. - 4
Carefully fill out each form in full.paperwork image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.com
Follow the instructions provided on the forms to fill them out properly. Call your licensing bureau and ask questions if you have trouble filling out any of the forms. If you have employees, you will probably be required to fill out additional forms. If you want to put up a sign for your cleaning company, you may need a signage permit. - 5
Some jurisdictions require checks or money orders for fees.check book image by Rob Hill from Fotolia.com
Make sure you have the fees in the form you need. If your jurisdiction requires a money order, you'll need to have it properly filled out. Nothing is more frustrating than making a trip to the licensing bureau with cash in hand, only to find out you need a check or money order. Advance preparation will save you a lot of headaches.
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