Forms & Applications
As a convenience to its citizens, the City of Bowling Green offers commonly used forms and documents on its web site.
City of Bowling Green Net Profit License Fee Returns with a due date of April 15, 2021 will be extended to May 17,2021 to follow the extended due date for individuals by the Internal Revenue Service. This extended date will apply to all business entities filing a Net Profit Return with the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Tax and Business Licensing Forms
- Affidavit on Use of Sidewalks and Roadways
Acknowledgement to leave public ways clear for pedestrian or vehicle traffic - Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Application
- Annual Tax Preparer’s Letter
Annual letter to remind tax preparers of rules, regulations, and due dates for occupational license and tax obligations - Annual Wage Reconciliation Form
- Approved Independent Alcoholic Beverage Server/Manager Trainers
Contact list for approved ABC trainers - Business Registration Form
- Business Registration Form (Español)
- Cash Bond Refund Request
- Chapter 4 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Ordinance
- Chapter 18 Occupational License Fees and Taxes Ordinance
- Consignment Shop License Application
- Credit Card Submission Form
- Credit Card Submission Form (Español)
- Employee Withholding Tax Return 2%
- Employee Withholding Tax Return 2% (Amended)
- Entertainment License Application
- Insurance Premium Tax (Quarterly Return)
- Insurance Premium Tax (Annual Reconciliation)
- Mobile Food Units & Pushcarts (Policy & Application)
- Net Profit Extension Form
- Net Profit Estimated Payment Form
- Net Profit Tax Return 2%
Use for fiscal years beginning after January 1, 2024. - Net Profit Tax Return 1.85%
Use for fiscal years beginning prior January 1, 2024. - Net Profit Tax Return: General Instructions*
- Notification of Change of Address
- Permit Event Fee for Temporary Trade Shows & Special Events
- Request to Close License Account Form
- Statement Form for 1099 Non-Employee Compensation
Reporting form for non-employee 1099 compensation - Tow Truck License Application
- Transient Application (Business, Contractors, Peddler, Professional)
- Transient Application (Español)
- Transient Peddler (Written Proof of Permission from Property Owner)
- Transient Room Tax Return
- Update Miscellaneous Billing Address Form
*Learn how PPP Loans and COVID-19 Care Grants can affect the filing of your Net Profit Tax Return.
Purchasing Forms
Permit Applications
As of April 1, 2006 an EPSC Certified Contractor will be required when filing for permits that involve ANY land clearing activities; including but not limited to: building, grading, pool, demolition, and paving permits. Information on the EPSC Certification
- Alarm Permit Application
- Building Permit Application
- Burn Permit Application (Commercial & Residential)
- Demolition Permit Application
- Electrical Permit Application
- Electrical Permit Application (Homeowners)
- Site Work Permit Application (Excavation, Grading, & Paving)
- Fence Permit Application
- Fireworks Sales Process
- Fireworks Special Discharge Permit
- House Moving Permit Application
- Manufactured Home Permit Application
- Mobile Home Permit Application
- No Fee Permit Application
- Permanent Sign Permit Application
- Public Works Building Permit Checklist
- Short Term Rental Permit (Application & Guide)
- Standard Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
- Street Cut Permit Application
- Swimming Pool Permit Application
- Tent Permit Application
Neighborhood Related Forms
Other Forms or Applications
- Job Application
- Criminal Background Check Form (Link to External Website)
- Open Records Request Form
- Open Records Request Form (Only use for Bowling Green Police Department)
- Responsibility of Bidder Form
- Request to Change Traffic Control Conditions
- Application for Street/Road Name Change
- Inspection and Maintenance Agreement (IMA) Request Form
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