Cicero, IL · Cook County
Renewal of Business License Contractor Application
The Renewal of Business License Contractor Application is Cicero’s annual form for contractors and business owners requesting a Town business license, with statements that must be sworn as true and correct.
- 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
Cicero’s form requests renewal of a business license for a contractor and asks for business, owner, and business-structure information. The Town states that no license will be issued without a completed form and that a new form is required each year. Applicants swear that their statements are true and agree to follow applicable laws and Town ordinances; corporate applicants must attach their articles of incorporation.
Who needs it
Contractors and business owners seeking to renew a Cicero business license must complete this form each year and provide the requested business and owner information.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the sole owner, corporate president, individual, or corporate employee signing the application must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get Cicero’s Renewal of Business License Contractor Application.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide the requested business, owner, and business-structure details. Corporate applicants should attach their articles of incorporation.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn application.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the form during the video session as directed so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Follow the Town of Cicero’s instructions to submit the completed, notarized renewal application and any required attachment.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cicero. 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 this contractor renewal form notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the form during the video session when directed, and follow the Town’s instructions for submitting it.
- Do I need to attach corporate articles of incorporation?
- The form says corporate applicants must attach a copy of the corporate articles of incorporation for Cicero businesses. Check that the attachment is included with the completed application.
- Who signs the application before the notary?
- The form lists a sole owner, corporate president, individual, or corporate employee as signers. The person signing the application makes the sworn statement that its information is true and correct.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.