Palos Hills, IL · Cook County
Raffle License Application
This application is for nonprofit organizations seeking a Palos Hills license to sell raffle tickets and must be completed by the organization officers submitting the application.
- 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 organization, officer, raffle manager, ticket-sale, prize, and drawing details, along with documentation of the organization’s nonprofit type. The city requires applicants to submit it at least 30 days before the requested raffle date; each approved license covers one raffle and expires 90 days after approval. The undersigned officers attest under oath that they understand and comply with the cited city ordinance.
Who needs it
Nonprofit organizations applying to sell raffle tickets in Palos Hills need this form, completed by the organization officers submitting the application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating “SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO”; the president or presiding officer and secretary sign their respective lines before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Palos Hills Raffle License Application.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the organization, officer, raffle, ticket-sale, prize, and drawing information, and attach nonprofit documentation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the officers signing the sworn application.
- 4
Sign on Video
The president or presiding officer and secretary sign their lines before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the application at least 30 days before the requested raffle date.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palos Hills. 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 Palos Hills raffle license?
- Complete the application with the organization, officer, raffle, and prize details, attach documentation of the nonprofit type, and submit it at least 30 days before the requested raffle date.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application says the undersigned attest under oath and includes a “SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO” jurat. The president or presiding officer and secretary sign their lines before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312), and recognizes acts by an officer authorized where the act is performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- How long is a Palos Hills raffle license valid?
- The application states that each license is valid for one raffle during a 90-day period and expires 90 days from its approval date.
Raffle License Application in other Cook County cities
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