Who should use Wilmette's Contractor's Business License Application?

Contractors and listed service businesses performing covered work in Wilmette can use it to request a Village business license.

How do I submit the Contractor's Business License Application?

Email it to ar@wilmette.com, fax it to 847-853-7642, or mail it to the Village at 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091.

What attachments may be required with the application?

Depending on the contractor category, the form requests copies of applicable plumbing, irrigation, sewer, fire sprinkler or alarm, electrical, or roofing licenses. Some work may also require a certificate of insurance.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The application has no notary block; it requests certain license and insurance copies where applicable but gives no notarized attachment instructions.

Wilmette, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Contractor's Business License Application

Wilmette contractors use this application to request a business license and provide business, owner, and contractor-type information to the Village.

What this form is

This application lets contractors request a Village of Wilmette business license and identify the types of work they perform. The form says businesses covered by the Village’s ordinance need a valid license to operate, including certain contractors and landscaping, tree care, lawn care, and refuse-hauling businesses. It asks for business and owner details, applicable contractor categories, and license plate numbers for landscapers; some categories require license or insurance documents.

Who needs it

Contractors and listed service businesses performing covered work in Wilmette should complete the application to request a Village business license.

How to submit it

Email the completed application to [email protected], fax it to 847-853-7642, or mail it to The Village of Wilmette, 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091. The form says new customers can pay online after processing and receiving a business customer number.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; it requests license and insurance copies where applicable, but gives no notarized attachment instructions.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download and save a copy of the Contractor's Business License Application.
2
Complete The Form
Provide business and owner details, select applicable contractor categories, and include landscaper vehicle plate numbers if relevant.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include the applicable license copies listed for your contractor category; provide insurance documentation when required for the work.
4
Submit To The Village
Email, fax, or mail the completed application to the contact information provided on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who should use Wilmette's Contractor's Business License Application?: Contractors and listed service businesses performing covered work in Wilmette can use it to request a Village business license.
How do I submit the Contractor's Business License Application?: Email it to [email protected], fax it to 847-853-7642, or mail it to the Village at 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091.
What attachments may be required with the application?: Depending on the contractor category, the form requests copies of applicable plumbing, irrigation, sewer, fire sprinkler or alarm, electrical, or roofing licenses. Some work may also require a certificate of insurance.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application has no notary block; it requests certain license and insurance copies where applicable but gives no notarized attachment instructions.

Need something notarized?

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