Apply for Oklahoma Licenses and Permits

How to form an LLC in Oklahoma

Form an LLC

Forming an LLC for your business in Oklahoma is not difficult, but there are several steps that need to be followed.  Articles of Organization need to be drafted and filed, and it is important to draft an operating agreement or LLC agreement for voting issues, management, distributions and other issues to govern your Oklahoma LLC.  To form a limited liability company in Oklahoma, please visit our Oklahoma LLC page.

How to Apply for a Business License in Oklahoma

Apply For A Business License

Registering your business is a necessity. The Secretary of State obligates all businesses, except for sole proprietorships to do so. Furthermore, the Department of Taxation also requires their own, separate registration. A business license is typically a requirement as well. There is not one, universal business license that the state mandates, but they oversee a variety of specialty licenses that are regulated by licensing boards. Some professions that are state regulated are accounting and architecture. You should also be aware that local governments also have their own guidelines when it comes to business licensure. Some cities, towns or counties have one general license and some have specifically driven ones. Visit our Oklahoma Business License webpage for further assistance.

How to Apply for a Marriage License in Oklahoma

Apply For A Marriage License

Before going to the County Clerk’s Office to apply for your marriage license, it is first critical to gather all of you and your fiancé’s personal information and identification.  You will need details such as names, parents’ information, addresses, social security numbers, driver’s licenses, birth certificates and/or a military card. Once your marriage license is issued it can be used immediately. The marriage ceremony must be solemnized by a religious leader, like a pastor, or a civil representative such as a court appointed representative. If you were previously married, you must wait six months before becoming married once more. Typically, the cost to obtain your marriage license is about $50, but this fee does vary from county to county. You can visit our Oklahoma Marriage License page for more information.

How to Apply for Building Permits in Oklahoma

Apply For A Building Permit

The State of Oklahoma requires building permits to ensure that new buildings or structural changes or modifications to old ones are done according to local building code. This is for the safety of its citizens. Not only does remodeling or new constructions require building permits, but also work such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, use and sewer. There are even special permits for historical districts and on occasion small projects such as building a shed could also demand a building permit, depending on where the property is located. The local town, city or county oversee the building permit process and granting permits. Building permits will cost a fee that is determined by the governing body where the property is found. The department typically has the terms: permit, building, or code, in its name. Go to our Oklahoma Building Permit webpage for more specifics now.

 

How to Incorporate in Oklahoma

Incorporate Your Business

If you want to incorporate in Oklahoma you will need the required documents and forms, and pay the necessary fees. Steps in include reserving a corporate name, filing a Certificate of Incorporation, forming a board and then adopting bylaws, taking meeting minutes, filing tax forms, and other corporate filings in Oklahoma.  To learn more about incorporating in Oklahoma, please visit our Oklahoma incorporation page.