Harwood Heights, IL · Cook County
Business License Application
Harwood Heights businesses use this application to request a new business license or renew an existing license and provide business and applicant information.
What this form is
This application is for businesses seeking a new license or renewing an existing license in Harwood Heights. It asks for applicant and business details, floor area, operation information, and details about partners or officers; it also requests a certificate of insurance naming the Village as certificate holder. The form says the business must meet Village requirements and receive an official license before opening or operating.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized agent applying for a new Harwood Heights business license or renewing an existing license needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer provides an original signature and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and business information, select new business or renewal, and provide the requested operation details.
- 3
Gather The Insurance Certificate
Include a certificate of insurance with the minimum liability coverage and Village certificate-holder designation stated on the form.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and insurance certificate to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant's original signature and date, but does not specify a notary or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and business contact details, floor area, information about partners or officers, and details about the business operation.
- What attachment does the application require?
- The form says a certificate of insurance with at least $1,000,000 in liability coverage, naming the Village of Harwood Heights as certificate holder, must be submitted.