Burnham, IL · Cook County
New Business License Application
This application and affidavit are for a business owner or authorized business representatives seeking a new business license from the Village of Burnham.
- 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, ownership, property, and operational details, and includes a checklist of documents to submit based on the business structure. Burnham requires a new business proposal, a completed and notarized application, and the required supporting documents; the proposal is presented to the Board of Trustees. A new business cannot operate until approved by the Village President and Board of Trustees.
Who needs it
A sole owner, partner, or business representative applying for a new business license in the Village of Burnham needs this application and its required supporting documents.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the New Business License Application and review the application instructions and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the business and owner information, select the applicable business structure, and gather its required documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the application affidavit before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm to the affidavit during the remote notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the notarized application, business proposal, 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
- How do I complete and submit the Burnham new business license application?
- Complete the application, sign the affidavit before a notary, and gather the supporting documents listed for your business structure. Submit the application, proposal, and required documents to the Village of Burnham.
- Do I need to notarize the new business license application?
- Yes. The form says all applications must be notarized. Its affidavit requires the applicant to swear or affirm that the application statements are true and correct.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312), and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can my business operate as soon as I submit the application?
- No. The form states that a new business cannot operate until it has been approved by the Village of Burnham President and Board of Trustees.