Hodgkins, IL · Cook County
Business License Application
Hodgkins businesses use this application to request a new business license or renew an existing license and provide business and owner information.
What this form is
The application is for new and renewing businesses and must be submitted to the Village Clerk before conducting a business identified in the village code. It asks for business details, ownership and contact information, and includes sections for vending machines, private-property enforcement, and emergency notifications. The form also lists supporting documents that may be required for certain legal entities or owners.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized agent seeking a new Hodgkins business license or renewing an existing license should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Village Clerk at 8990 Lyons Street, Hodgkins, Illinois 60525. The form says to include the regular license fee when required and provides the Village Hall phone number for questions.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the application and agreement, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested business, owner, manager, and emergency contact details, then sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include supporting documents listed for your ownership type. If applicable, complete the vending machine information and arrange separate payment for required stickers.
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Submit To The Village Clerk
Submit the application to the Village Clerk at 8990 Lyons Street, Hodgkins, Illinois 60525, with the regular license fee when required.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the application and agreement, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Submit it to the Village Clerk at 8990 Lyons Street, Hodgkins, Illinois 60525. The form says to include the regular license fee when required.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business, ownership, manager, and emergency contact information. It also includes sections for vending machines, private-property enforcement, and emergency notifications.
- What supporting documents may be needed?
- The form says a legal entity must include a copy of government photo ID and, for a corporation or LLC, a copy of the corporation certificate. A land trust owner must attach a certified trust disclosure.
Need something notarized?
This Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.