Northfield, IL · Cook County
Raffle License Application
This application requests a Village of Northfield raffle license and is completed by an organization applying to hold a raffle.
- 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
The application asks for information about the organization, its officers, raffle manager, purpose, prizes, ticket sales, and drawing. The Village of Northfield Police Department requires the application at least 30 days before the requested raffle date; the approved application serves as the license. Applicants also submit a $50 fee and bond, and must provide drawing results within 10 days of the event.
Who needs it
A nonprofit organization seeking a Village of Northfield raffle license must complete this application through its submitting officers and identify a raffle manager.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit has a sworn-and-subscribed-before-me block; the organization’s presiding officer signs the affidavit before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Village of Northfield raffle license application and review its application, affidavit, bond, and drawing-results sections.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the organization, officer, raffle manager, event, ticket, and prize details requested on the application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the affidavit signed by the presiding officer.
- 4
Sign On Video
The presiding officer signs the affidavit before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the application, $50 fee, and bond to the Police Department at least 30 days before the requested raffle date.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Northfield. 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 apply for a Northfield raffle license?
- Complete the application, sign the affidavit before a notary, and submit the application, $50 fee, and bond to the Village of Northfield Police Department at least 30 days before the requested raffle date.
- Do I need to have the affidavit notarized?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn-and-subscribed-before-me block for the presiding officer’s signature. Sign the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- When must I submit raffle results?
- The form says to submit the results of the drawing to the Village of Northfield Police Department within 10 days of the event.
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