Hoffman Estates, IL · Cook County
Business / General Premise License Application
Businesses use this application to provide information for a new, existing, changed-address, or new-owner business or general premise license in Hoffman Estates.
What this form is
This application collects business and owner details for a Business / General Premise License in Hoffman Estates. It asks for contact information, the business description, expected opening date and employee count, invoice mailing preference, and initials confirming that the applicant has read specified requirements. The form also says an Occupancy Update form must be completed and attached.
Who needs it
A business owner or applicant seeking a new or existing business license, address change, or license for a new owner in Hoffman Estates should use this application.
How to submit it
Return the application with payment by mail or in person to the Village Clerk’s Office, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Call the Village Clerk at 847-781-2625 for fees.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required attached Occupancy Update form is not identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Business / General Premise License Application.
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Complete the Application
Enter the requested business and owner details, select the applicable application status, and initial the stated requirements.
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Gather the Required Attachment
Complete and attach the Occupancy Update form, which the application identifies as required.
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Submit to the Village
Return the application with payment by mail or in person to the Village Clerk’s Office at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business / General Premise License Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it without a notary. It requires an attached Occupancy Update form but does not say that form must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the business license application?
- Return the application with payment by mail or in person to the Village Clerk’s Office at 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Call 847-781-2625 for fees.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and owner information, contact details, a business description, expected opening date and employee count, invoice mailing preference, and applicant initials.
- What attachment does the application require?
- The application asks the applicant to initial that they have completed the attached Occupancy Update form, which it identifies as required.
Need something notarized?
This Business / General Premise License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.