Chicago, IL · Cook County
Affidavit for Initial Taxable Period
This affidavit reports when a business first became liable to collect or remit a City of Chicago tax, and is filed by its authorized representative with the Department of Finance.
- 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 affidavit identifies the business, its Chicago Department of Finance tax account, the tax type, and the first date the business had a legal obligation to collect or remit that tax. An authorized representative attests that the information is true and correct, then sends the completed form to the Department of Finance by email or mail. The form also notes that a business purchaser must file a Bulk Sales Notification.
Who needs it
An authorized representative of a business liable to collect or remit a City of Chicago tax uses this affidavit to report its first taxable day.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Affidavit for Initial Taxable Period from the City of Chicago Department of Finance.
- 2
Complete The Affidavit
Enter the business and tax account details, tax type, first taxable date, and authorized representative information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Email the completed affidavit to [email protected] or mail it to the Department of Finance address shown 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, 2 N. La Salle Street, Suite 1310, Chicago, IL 60602.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the authorized representative must sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city if unsure.
- What if I am purchasing a Chicago business?
- The form notes that someone purchasing a business in Chicago is required to file a Bulk Sales Notification.