River Forest, IL · Cook County
Solicitor Application
Individuals applying to solicit in River Forest use this form to provide applicant and organization details and request a permit from the Police Department.
What this form is
The River Forest Police Department uses this application to review requests for a solicitor permit. Each applicant completes the form, including the information about the applicant, organization, proposed solicitation, and relevant history, and initials the ordinance sections on the reverse. Submit the signed background check waiver and required identification copy with the application; leave the solicitation dates and hours blank for the department.
Who needs it
Each person applying to solicit for an organization in River Forest must complete an application and provide a signed, dated background check waiver.
How to submit it
Mail or hand-deliver the application to the River Forest Police Department, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305; applications may not be faxed. Include the $100 permit fee per organization and $25 for each subsequent applicant.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; each applicant signs and dates the application and background check waiver, and a witness also signs and dates the waiver.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Solicitor Application PDF and review the directions and ordinance sections.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Each applicant completes the application, signs and dates it, and leaves the solicitation dates and hours blank for the Police Department.
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Gather Required Items
Include the signed and dated background check waiver, a copy of photo identification, and the stated permit fee.
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Submit To The Police Department
Mail or hand-deliver the application to the River Forest Police Department at 400 Park Avenue; do not fax it.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the River Forest Solicitor Application?
- Each applicant seeking to solicit for an organization must complete an application, provide a signed and dated background check waiver, and attach a copy of photo identification.
- How do I submit the Solicitor Application?
- Mail or hand-deliver the application to the River Forest Police Department at 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. The form says applications may not be faxed.
- Do I need a notary for the Solicitor Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application and background check waiver, and a witness also signs and dates the waiver; the document does not require notarization.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include the signed and dated background check waiver, a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license or other photo identification, and the stated permit fee: $100 per organization plus $25 for each subsequent applicant.