Hometown, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Business License Application

Hometown business owners use this application to provide business, ownership, contact, and operating details when applying for a city business license.

What this form is

Use this application to provide information about the business, its owner or ownership structure, services, employees, and—if applicable—food preparation. The form states that the license is conditioned on compliance with city ordinances and inspection results, and that an invoice will follow approval from all inspections by each department.

Who needs it

A business owner or manager applying for a Hometown business license should complete and sign 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 without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn related step, so the owner or manager just signs it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Hometown Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the business, ownership, contact, and operating information requested on the application.

  3. 3

    Sign The Application

    Have the owner or manager sign the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Hometown Business License Application ask for?
It asks for business and owner details, contact information, business type and services, employee counts, and food preparation information when applicable.
Do I need a notary for the Hometown Business License Application?
No. The application has a signature line and lists no notarized attachment or sworn related step.
How do I submit the Hometown Business License Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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.