Burnham, IL · Cook County
Business License Application Renewal
This six-page application lets Burnham businesses apply for a business license renewal, provide business and ownership details, and submit supporting documents to the Village.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects business, owner, property, and operational information for a Burnham business license renewal. It includes a sworn affidavit and lists supporting documents by business type, such as identification, tax or business records, lease, and insurance documents. The form states that licenses are not transferable and must be reapplied for each year; it also says all applications must be notarized.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a Burnham business license must complete the application, provide the documents required for their business type, and submit a notarized affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the six-page business license application and review the affidavit and document checklist.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Enter business and owner information, select the business type, and complete the sections that apply.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Use the checklist for your business type to gather the required records and supporting documents.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the affidavit and confirm that the Village accepts the notarized form.
- 5
Sign on Video
Appear before a commissioned online notary and sign the affidavit during the video session.
- 6
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized application and applicable supporting documents to the Village of Burnham.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Burnham. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Who signs the business license affidavit?
- The applicant signs according to the business type: the form provides signature sections for sole owners, partners, and corporation representatives. The applicable required signer or signers appear before the notary.
- Do I need to notarize this renewal application?
- Yes. The form states that all applications must be notarized and includes an affidavit with a notary jurat. Sign the affidavit in the notary’s presence.
- How do I submit the completed application?
- Complete the applicable sections, gather the supporting documents listed for your business type, sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary, and ask the Village how to submit the finished application.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- State law authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its commissioned notaries under 5 ILCS 312 and recognizes notarial acts by officers authorized where the act is performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.