Riverdale, IL · Cook County
Business License Application
Riverdale businesses use this application to request a new business license or renew a license and provide business, ownership, and supporting-document information.
What this form is
The Village of Riverdale Business License Application is for businesses applying for a new license or renewing one. It asks for business details, ownership and manager information, business type, and applicable activities, and lists documents to attach, including proof of insurance. The application states that incomplete submissions will be returned and a business may not open until fees are paid and a license is issued.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized agent applying for or renewing a Riverdale business license should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists proof of insurance and other supporting records, but no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Riverdale Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide the business, ownership, manager, property, and applicable business activity information requested.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Review the checklist and attach the applicable records, including proof of insurance.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Riverdale Business License Application?
- A business owner or authorized agent uses it to apply for a new Riverdale business license or renew an existing license. The form requests business, ownership, and operational information.
- What documents does the application list?
- The checklist includes proof of insurance and, when applicable, proof of good standing, articles of incorporation or organization, a partnership agreement, and a lease.
- Do I need a notary for the Riverdale Business License Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists proof of insurance and other supporting records, but no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Riverdale Business License Application?
- The document does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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.