Business Service Center Forms
NOTE! Due to the County's closing to the public as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, forms should be:
(1) returned by e-mail (in ONE email) and
(2) as separate PDF documents (pictures are NOT accepted).
Thank you for your cooperation. This will help speed up processing the forms.
Businesses should expect at least fifteen business days for processing during the busy renewal season January - April. Phone calls and e-mails to check the status of your form(s) will only result in additional delays. We appreciate your patience while we work as quickly and accurately as we can.
New Business License Application Forms
Application for a New Business License (Fillable PDF)
Business License Renewal Forms
Deductions Worksheet - spreadsheet or PDF document
Section 5 Worksheet - spreadsheet or PDF document
Business Personal Property Filing Forms
Business Personal Property form – County Filing Form
Business Personal Property form - State PT-100 Filing Form
Business Personal Property Taxes: Frequently Asked Questions
Don't think Business Personal Property Taxes apply to you? Find out. Review the Business Personal Property Tax Certification Form.
Change of Information Forms
Change of Address Form - used for a change physical or mailing address
Businesses that have moved into or within the non-city areas of Richland County will also need to complete the following form(s).
Clearance Form - required for a change of location, to obtain approvals from applicable County divisions and departments to operate at the new location (in Richland County but outside city limits)
Home Occupation Application (Zoning) - required only for home-based businesses (located in Richland County but outside city limits) which have (1) changed to another home-based location within Richland County (non-city areas only) or (2) moved into a home-based location within Richland County (non-city areas only)
Change of Name Form
Change of Business Activity Form
Change of Ownership Form
Update Form - used to update business information; other forms may also be required (if there has been a change of ownership, location, or activity)
Miscellaneous Forms
Business Data Form - used to update your business license contact information, so our records are accurate for your business
Business License Assessment Survey - used when your business is applying for County grants or to be a County vendor, used to assist staff determine if your business needs a Richland County business license
Business Permit Application - used to apply for a temporary, no more than ten consecutive day business permit for a single, annual event
Closing Form (for businesses closing operations or businesses moving out of Richland County)
Closing Business Form - for Dept. of Revenue
Decals & Stickers Reorder Form
Request for Taxpayer ID # and Certification
* * Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests do not have a form. Requests must be made in writing to the Ombudsman's Office, either to ombudsman@richlandcountysc.gov or to Richland County, Ombudsman's Office, PO Box 192, Columbia, SC 29202. Call 803-929-600 for more information.
Other License, Permit, or Tax Forms
Commercial Pet Breeders License Application - For more information on a pet breeders license, please click here.
Hazardous Material Certification Statement - For more information on County Hazardous Materials requirements, please click here.
Hospitality Tax Update Form - For more information on County Hospitality Tax requirements, please click here.
Hospitality Tax Enrollment Form
Peddlers License Application
Precious Metal Permit Application - For more information, please call the County Sheriff's Department at 803-576-3000 or visit their website.
Temporary Event Application - Zoning