In order to RENEW your BUSINESS LICENSE ONLINE, you will need:

1. Your BUSINESS LICENSE ACCOUNT NUMBER (appears on your actual Business License and on any renewal letter sent to you) OR your BUSINESS ID NUMBER (which is either your Federal EIN or your complete social security number);
2. Your BUSINESS NAME (exactly as it appears on your Business License – it could be your full name or the name your business is trading as);
3. The amount of Frederick County Gross Receipts (or Gross Purchases if a wholesaler) for the prior year [NOTE: Frederick County contractors who worked in other jurisdictions should first use the “Gross Receipts Calculations Form” on our website to pre-determine Frederick County gross receipts]; and
4. An estimate of your Gross Receipts (or Gross Purchases if a wholesaler) if you have been in business for less than one full year.

NOTE: If you have less than $4,000 in gross receipts (resulting in $0.00 fee assessment), you must still file for a business license renewal to remain active and in compliance; however, you will not receive a physical business license as you are placed in an exempt status.

But if you have less than $4,000 in gross receipts (and you are not on an estimate -- have been in business for at least one full prior year), and you wish to obtain a physical business license, please call the Business Division Staff at 540-722-8328 or 8329 after filing your BL renewal so that we can manually enter the required assessment payment of $30 for you to obtain the physical business license.

The owner must sign/file this renewal application. If the business is an entity such as a trust, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, it must be signed by a member, partner, executive officer, or other person specifically authorized in writing by the trust, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation to sign. In lieu of an actual signature on this online program, the owner will be required to type in his/her name and other information as the filer at the end of the online renewal application. It is a misdemeanor for any person to willfully subscribe a return which is not believed to be true and correct as to every material matter. (Code Va. Sec. 58.1-11)

Enter your BUSINESS NAME exactly as it appears on your Business License – it could be your full name or the name your business is trading as. Only use commas, spaces, periods, and other punctuation exactly as they appear in your business name. Use the word “and” or the symbol “&” to exactly match your business name. (*It may be sufficient to enter just the first word of your business name or your last name along with your account number in order to access your record.*)

   Examples – specifically enter:
     Photos R Us Inc.
     M & N Photos
     Mason Photography
     Nonna A. Mason

                                          

Enter your BUSINESS LICENSE ACCOUNT NUMBER exactly as it appears on your actual Business License or on the renewal letter sent to you.

                                          

Enter your BUSINESS ID NUMBER which is either your Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) or your complete social security number. Do not use any dashes.

   Examples

     [EIN]   Correct:  987654321  Incorrect: 98-7654321

     [SSN]  Correct:  012345678  Incorrect: 012-34-5678

                                       

The owner must sign/file this closing notification. If the business is an entity such as a trust, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, it must be signed by a member, partner, executive officer, or other person specifically authorized in writing by the trust, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation to sign. In lieu of an actual signature on this online program, the owner will be required to type in his/her name and other information as the filer at the end of the online closing notification. It is a misdemeanor for any person to willfully subscribe a return which is not believed to be true and correct as to every material matter. (Code Va. Sec. 58.1-11)