Quincy, IL · Adams County

No notary required

General License Application

Individuals and businesses use this application to request one or more of the City of Quincy’s listed general licenses.

What this form is

This application lets an individual or business request one or more general licenses listed by the City of Quincy, including licenses for amusement devices, pool tables, sign contractors, carnivals, and other activities. It asks for applicant and business details, license type and quantity, incorporation information when applicable, and felony-conviction information. The form includes listed license charges and a city approval section.

Who needs it

An individual or business seeking one or more of the general license types listed on the application should complete it.

How to submit it

Return the application to the City Clerk’s Office at 730 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301, or email it to [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; applicants selecting not-for-profit status must attach not-for-profit status information.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the City of Quincy General License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in applicant and business details, select the license type and quantity, and answer the application questions.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    If applying as a not-for-profit, attach not-for-profit status information.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Return the application to the City Clerk’s Office at 730 Maine Street or email [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Who can use the General License Application?
An individual or business can use the form to apply for one or more listed license types, such as a sign contractor, carnival, or amusement device license.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant and business contact details, the license type and quantity, incorporation information when applicable, and information about felony convictions.
Do I need a notary for the General License Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Applicants selecting not-for-profit status must attach not-for-profit status information.
How do I submit the General License Application?
Return it to the City Clerk’s Office at 730 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301, or email it to [email protected].

Need something notarized?

This General License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.