Do I need a notary for the Beekeeping License Application?

No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block; the listed attachments and related steps are not identified as requiring notarization.

How do I submit the Beekeeping License Application?

Submit the completed application and required materials to the community development director. The document lists a nonrefundable $100 license fee and an associated building permit fee, if applicable.

What attachments are required with the application?

The application calls for proof of liability insurance that does not exclude beekeeping activities and a plat of survey showing the proposed hive and associated structure locations.

How many hives does the application allow?

The application states that two hives are permitted and asks applicants to enter the number of proposed hives.

Riverside, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Beekeeping License Application

Riverside property owners use this application to request a license to keep bees on private property and provide required property and apiary information.

What this form is

This application requests a Riverside license to keep bees on private property; the document says an apiary cannot be kept until the Village Clerk issues a license. Applicants provide property, owner, contact, registration, and proposed hive details, and certify compliance with the stated beekeeping requirements. The application also calls for liability insurance proof, a plat of survey, and the license fee, plus an associated building permit fee if applicable.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for a new Riverside beekeeping license or renewing an existing license need to complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required materials to the community development director. The form lists a nonrefundable $100 license fee and an associated building permit fee, if applicable.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; no attached or related step is identified as requiring notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Beekeeping License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the property, owner, contact, Illinois Department of Agriculture registration, and proposed hive information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include proof of liability insurance and a plat of survey showing the proposed hive locations and associated structures.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and required materials to the community development director; the form lists the license fee and any applicable building permit fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Beekeeping License Application?: No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block; the listed attachments and related steps are not identified as requiring notarization.
How do I submit the Beekeeping License Application?: Submit the completed application and required materials to the community development director. The document lists a nonrefundable $100 license fee and an associated building permit fee, if applicable.
What attachments are required with the application?: The application calls for proof of liability insurance that does not exclude beekeeping activities and a plat of survey showing the proposed hive and associated structure locations.
How many hives does the application allow?: The application states that two hives are permitted and asks applicants to enter the number of proposed hives.

Need something notarized?

This Beekeeping License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.