Cicero, IL · Cook County
New Business License Contractor Application
The New Business License Contractor Application is the annual form contractors submit to the Town of Cicero to request a business license and swear that application statements are true.
- 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 one-page application collects business, owner, and business-structure details for a contractor seeking a new business license from the Town of Cicero. The form says no license will be issued without a completed application and that a new form is required each year. Applicants swear the statements are true and agree to observe applicable laws and Town ordinances; Cicero businesses must attach corporate articles of incorporation, and commercial properties must provide their own scavenger services.
Who needs it
Contractors seeking a new Town of Cicero business license must complete this application, and the form says a new one is required each year.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, and the sole owner, corporate president, individual, or corporation employee signing the application must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the New Business License Contractor Application from the Town of Cicero.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the requested business, owner, and business-structure information; attach corporate articles of incorporation for Cicero businesses.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the video session and complete the form’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application to the Town of Cicero for the business license request.
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 complete and submit this application?
- Fill in the business and owner details, sign the oath before a notary, and submit the completed form to the Town of Cicero. The form says no license will be issued without it.
- Do I need to attach corporate articles of incorporation?
- The form says corporate articles of incorporation must be attached for Cicero businesses. If you are unsure whether this applies to your business, confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312). A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm the Town accepts the notarized form.
- Who must sign before the notary?
- The form provides signature lines for a sole owner, corporate president, individual, or corporation employee, followed by a subscribed-and-sworn jurat.