Oak Forest, IL · Cook County
Business License Application
Oak Forest businesses use this application to provide business, ownership, property, and operations information when seeking a city business license.
What this form is
The City of Oak Forest Business License Application collects details about a business, its owners, location, emergency contacts, and operations. Businesses seeking a license complete the application and provide any applicable information about food service, alcohol, gaming, machines, or hazardous materials. A conceptual floor plan is required at application time when food is served to seated customers; fees are paid after review and approval.
Who needs it
A business seeking a City of Oak Forest business license should complete this application and provide information about its owners, premises, and operations.
How to submit it
Save the form to your desktop and complete it in Adobe Reader; incomplete applications will be rejected. Submit it to the City of Oak Forest at 15440 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452, or use the email listed on the form.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the signer provides an electronic signature and types their name, title, and date, with no notarized attachment listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF and save it to your desktop.
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Complete The Form
Open the saved form in Adobe Reader and provide all requested information; incomplete applications will be rejected.
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Gather Required Attachments
If food is served to seated customers, include a conceptual floor plan at the time of application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the City of Oak Forest at the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Oak Forest Business License Application?
- No. The application uses an electronic signature acknowledgment and asks the signer to enter their name, title, and date. It does not list a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Oak Forest Business License Application?
- Complete the form in Adobe Reader and submit it to the City of Oak Forest at 15440 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452, or use the email listed on the form.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and owner details, property information, emergency contacts, and descriptions of business operations, along with answers to an operations questionnaire.
- When are fees paid?
- The application states that all fees will be paid after the application is reviewed and approved.
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.