COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
204 North Main
Republic, Missouri 65738-1472
Phone: (417) 732-3150 Fax: (417) 732-3199
licensing@republicmo.com
Revised 04/30/2020
Business License Application
Information/Instructions
Thank you for choosing to do business in the City of Republic. Below is a checklist of
items that may be required as part of your application.
IMPORTANT NOTE – According to city ordinances, it is unlawful to operate a
business before receiving your Business License. Applicants should allow two weeks
for processing. A Business License number is assigned when the application is turned
in; however, the number is only a tracking device and is not valid until you have
received your Business License certificate.
□ Complete the attached Business License application form and return to the Community
Development Department with your payment.
□ If you will be operating the business out of your home, please complete the Home Based
Business Questionnaire and submit with your Business License application form.
□ If you will be operating any type of construction business, you must provide a copy of
your current Workers’ Compensation Liability certificate. If you are the sole employee,
then you may complete the Missouri Exemption Form. The form is available in our
office and must be notarized.
□ If you collect any sales tax, you must provide your Missouri Tax Identification Number
and a copy of your current (within 90 days of the application date) Missouri “No Tax
Due” statement. Contact the Missouri Department of Revenue at
www.dor.mo.gov/business
for more information.
□ If you will be providing any food services, you will need to contact the Greene County
Health Department at (417) 864-1017 as soon as possible to determine if a permit will be
required. You may need to provide them a copy of your building plans as well.
□ If you are a new commercial business with a physical location inside the Republic city
limits, if you will be remodeling your business location, if you will be putting up a sign
for your business, etc., you will need to contact our office to determine if additional
permitting will be required.
If you have any questions regarding the items listed above, please contact the
Community Development Department at (417) 732-3150.