Chicago, IL · Cook County
Returned Cigarette Stamp Affidavit
The Returned Cigarette Stamp Affidavit documents a refund claim for Chicago cigarette tax stamps on returned cigarettes and is completed by the taxpayer or tobacco wholesaler seeking the refund.
- 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
This affidavit states that the claimed refund represents the value of Chicago cigarette tax stamps affixed to cigarette packages returned for destruction as unsaleable. The taxpayer or business representative enters business and account details, calculates the amount claimed, signs under oath before a notary, and attaches the affidavit to the Chicago Business Tax Refund Application to process the claim.
Who needs it
A taxpayer or tobacco wholesaler seeking a refund for Chicago cigarette tax stamps on returned cigarettes must complete and attach this affidavit to the refund application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the taxpayer or business representative named in the sworn statement signs before the notary and takes the oath.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Returned Cigarette Stamp Affidavit from the Chicago Department of Finance.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the business and account details, calculate the refund amount, and fill in the return information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
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- 5
Submit The Refund Application
Attach the notarized affidavit to the Chicago Business Tax Refund Application.
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 get the Returned Cigarette Stamp Affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign under oath during the video appointment. Attach the notarized form to the Chicago Business Tax Refund Application.
- Do I need to attach this affidavit to another form?
- Yes. The form says to attach the affidavit to the Chicago Business Tax Refund Application for the city to process the refund claim.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this Chicago form?
- 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. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information does the affidavit request?
- It asks for business and account details, cigarette quantities and tax amounts, the refund total, and the return date and recipient for destruction as unsaleable.