Chicago, IL · Cook County
Affidavit for Final Taxable Period
This affidavit lets an authorized business representative ask the Chicago Department of Finance to deactivate a tax type when the business is no longer required to collect or remit it.
- 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
Use this affidavit to request deactivation of a City of Chicago tax type as of the date the business was last subject to that tax. The authorized representative must state why the business is no longer required to collect or remit the tax and certify the information under penalty of perjury. The form notes that a return is still due for the final taxable period and directs businesses that are closing or selling to complete additional forms.
Who needs it
An authorized business representative may file this affidavit when the business is no longer required to collect or remit a listed Chicago tax and requests account deactivation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit for Final Taxable Period from the Chicago Department of Finance.
- 2
Complete The Business Details
Enter the representative and business information, tax type, last taxable date, and reason the business is no longer required to collect or remit the tax.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit's subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary during your online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit It To The City
Email or mail the completed affidavit to the Chicago Department of Finance using the contact details printed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chicago. 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 submit the completed affidavit?
- The form says to email the completed document to [email protected] or mail it to the Chicago Department of Finance, Database Management Unit, at the address printed on the form.
- Do I need to file a tax return after requesting deactivation?
- Yes. The form says the business must file a return for the final tax period. It gives different deadlines depending on whether the business is still operating or has closed.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312 and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What other forms may be needed if my business is closing or selling?
- The affidavit directs businesses that are closing or selling to complete a Business Change Form. If the business is being sold, it also directs the filer to complete a Bulk Sales Notice.