Westchester, IL · Cook County
Application for a License to Operate a Raffle
This seven-page application lets an eligible nonprofit organization request a Village of Westchester raffle license and provide details about its raffle, designated manager, and bond.
- 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 identifies the organization and raffle manager, describes where and when raffle chances will be sold, and states when and where winning chances will be determined. The presiding officer and secretary attest to the organization’s eligibility and compliance with Village raffle rules. The form also includes a bond-waiver request, a fidelity bond, and a notarial acknowledgment for the raffle manager and sureties when a bond is used.
Who needs it
A nonprofit organization seeking a Village of Westchester raffle license must complete the application, with its presiding officer and secretary providing the required attestation.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn attestation for the presiding officer and secretary; the fidelity bond also has an acknowledgment for the raffle manager and two sureties.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the raffle license application from the Village of Westchester.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide organization, raffle manager, raffle operation, and bond or waiver details. Leave the notary section unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn attestation and, if applicable, bond acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The required signers appear before the notary, take the oath or acknowledge the bond, and sign as directed.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the completed application and any required bond materials to the Village of Westchester.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westchester. 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 get the raffle application notarized online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign the attestation. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video appointment.
- Do I need to notarize the entire raffle application?
- The application has a sworn attestation for the presiding officer and secretary. If using the fidelity bond, its separate acknowledgment names the raffle manager and two sureties.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What happens after the raffle?
- The form says a financial statement must be furnished to the Village of Westchester within 30 days after the winning chances are determined.
Other forms in Westchester
Application for a License to Operate a Raffle in other Cook County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.