Palos Hills, IL · Cook County
Business License Application
Palos Hills businesses use this application to request a new business license or renew a license for the listed licensing year.
What this form is
The application requests a license to conduct business in Palos Hills for May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, and includes options for new businesses and renewals. It asks for business, owner, building owner, and operational details, with additional sections for vending machines and certain business types. Applicants must attach specified documents when applicable, including tax paperwork, licenses, corporate papers, identification, and a lease.
Who needs it
A business owner applying for or renewing a Palos Hills business license should complete this application and provide the applicable attachments.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists 10335 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests copies of specified licenses and other documents, but does not identify any attachment or related step as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Palos Hills Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Choose new business or renewal, then provide the applicable business, owner, building, and operational information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include copies of the documents requested for your business, such as required licenses, tax paperwork, corporate papers, identification, or a lease.
- 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
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The application has an applicant signature and date line, but no notary block. It requests copies of specified licenses and other documents, none identified as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists 10335 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business, owner, building owner, and operational information, plus details about vending machines and certain business types when applicable.
- What attachments may be needed?
- Depending on the business, the form requests copies of tax paperwork, required licenses, corporate papers, driver’s licenses, a lease, or a sanitation license.
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.