Do I need a notary for the Scarecrow Contest Application?

No. This application does not require notarization and lists no sworn attachment; participants complete their information and select a kit pickup time.

What information does the application request?

It asks for your name, address, city, ZIP code, phone number, email address, and selected kit pickup time.

What does the $10 scarecrow kit include?

The kit includes a wooden frame, material head, and instructions. Participants provide the clothing, decorations, and stuffing materials.

Willow Springs, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Scarecrow Decorating & Display Contest Application

Willow Springs residents and other participants use this application to enter the Village Beautification Commission’s scarecrow decorating and display contest.

What this form is

The application lets participants enter the Village Beautification Commission’s scarecrow contest and choose a kit pickup time. The Village requires a completed application to participate; submit it with the $10 kit fee by Friday, August 21, 2026. It asks for participant contact information and a choice of pickup time. Participants provide their own clothing, decorations, and stuffing materials.

Who needs it

Anyone who wants to participate in the Village of Willow Springs Scarecrow Decorating & Display Contest must complete an application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application with the $10 fee in cash or check to the Village of Willow Springs by Friday, August 21, 2026. Make checks payable to the Village of Willow Springs.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; it lists no sworn attachment, and the participant completes the information and pickup choice.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Scarecrow Decorating & Display Contest Application.
2
Complete Your Information
Print clearly and provide your name, address, city, ZIP code, phone number, and email address.
3
Choose A Kit Pickup Time
Circle one of the two listed pickup times so the Village can plan kit availability.
4
Submit The Application And Fee
Submit the completed application and $10 cash or check to the Village of Willow Springs by Friday, August 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Scarecrow Contest Application?: No. This application does not require notarization and lists no sworn attachment; participants complete their information and select a kit pickup time.
How do I submit the Scarecrow Contest Application?: Submit the completed application with the $10 fee, paid in cash or check, to the Village of Willow Springs by Friday, August 21, 2026. Make checks payable to the Village.
What information does the application request?: It asks for your name, address, city, ZIP code, phone number, email address, and selected kit pickup time.
What does the $10 scarecrow kit include?: The kit includes a wooden frame, material head, and instructions. Participants provide the clothing, decorations, and stuffing materials.

Need something notarized?

This Scarecrow Decorating & Display Contest Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.