Burnham, IL · Cook County
Contractor License Application
This four-page application is for general contractors and subcontractors seeking a Village of Burnham contractor license and includes business details, required-document checklists, and a notarized affidavit.
- 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
General contractors and subcontractors use this application to request a Village of Burnham contractor license. It collects business and applicant information, asks about prior license suspensions or revocations, lists supporting documents by business type, and includes an affidavit affirming that the application information is true. The form states that applications must be notarized and that contractor licenses are not transferable or renewable; applicants must reapply each year.
Who needs it
General contractors and subcontractors applying for a Village of Burnham license must complete this application and provide the supporting documents listed for their business type.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating the affidavit was subscribed and sworn before the notary; the applicant or required business signers must sign before notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Burnham contractor license application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant and business information, select the business type, and review the applicable supporting-document checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant or required business signers sign the affidavit during the video session before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the notarized application and required 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
- How do I get the contractor license application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant or required business signers sign during the video session, and the notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize this contractor license application?
- Yes. The form states that all applications must be notarized and includes an affidavit with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- Who must sign the affidavit?
- The form provides signature lines based on the applicant's business type, including sole owners, partnerships, and corporations. Follow the applicable signature section for your business.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.