Wilmette, IL · Cook County
Local Business License Application
Wilmette businesses use this application to request a local business license and provide business, owner, property, and contact information.
What this form is
The Village of Wilmette uses this application for local business license requests. It asks for business details, ownership and property information, contact information, square footage, employee count, and a description of the business. The form notes that new businesses generally need an occupancy inspection before occupying their space and opening, and that window or exterior signage requires a sign permit.
Who needs it
Business owners seeking a local business license in Wilmette should complete the application with business, owner, and property information.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Village of Wilmette at 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091, email it to [email protected], or fax it to 847-853-7652.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Local Business License Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the requested business, owner, property, and contact details, then sign and date the form.
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Review Related Requirements
The form notes that new businesses generally need an occupancy inspection before opening and that window or exterior signage requires a sign permit.
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Submit To The Village
Send the application to the Village at 1200 Wilmette Ave., email [email protected], or fax 847-853-7652.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the Wilmette Business License Application?
- Business owners seeking a local business license in Wilmette should complete the application with business, owner, property, and contact information.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests business and owner details, property information, contact information, square footage, employee count, and a description of the business.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Submit it to the Village of Wilmette at 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091, email it to [email protected], or fax it to 847-853-7652.
Need something notarized?
This Local Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.