REPUBLIC BUILDS DEPARTMENT
204 North Main
Republic, Missouri 65738-1472
Phone: (417) 732-3150 Fax: (417) 732-3199
licensing@republicmo.com
Revised 12-15-2020
Business License Application
Information/Instructions
Thank you for choosing to do business in the City of Republic. Below is a checklist of steps to help expedite
your application.
***PLEASE NOTE*** According to City Ordinance, it is unlawful to operate a business before receiving
your Business License. Please allow two weeks for processing. A business license number will be assigned
when the application is turned in; however, the number is only a tracking device and not valid until you
have received your certificate.
Please fill out the attached Business License Application and return to the BUILDS
Department with payment.
If you will be operating the business out of your home, please fill out the Home Based Business
Questionnaire.
If you will be operating any type of construction business, you must provide a copy of your
Worker’s Compensation Liability Certificate, listing the City of Republic as a “Certificate
Holder”, or fill out the MO Worker’s Compensation Exemption Form. The Exemption Form
must also be notarized.
If you collect any sales tax, you must provide your Missouri Tax Identification Number and
submit a “No Tax Due” statement issued within 90 days of the application date.
If you provide any food services, you must contact the Greene County Health Department at
(417) 864-1017 as soon as possible. A copy of the building plans should also be submitted. A
permit may be required.
If you will be doing any remodeling to your business location, you must first apply for a
building permit with the BUILDS Department.
If you will have a sign for your business, please contact the BUILDS Department for a sign
permit.
If you have a physical location inside the Republic city limits and are applying for a new
commercial business, you must apply for a Commercial Change of Occupancy permit with the
BUILDS Department.
If you have any questions regarding any of the listed procedures,
please contact the BUILDS Department.