Winnetka, IL · Cook County
Solicitor / Peddler Permit Application
This four-page application lets an organization or individual request permission to solicit or peddle in Winnetka and provides information about the organization and each covered solicitor.
- 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 Village requires this application for people or organizations seeking a solicitor or peddler permit; applicants must submit it to the Chief of Police. The application must be complete and include required authorization, individual applicant information, and recent criminal history responses for each solicitor, along with additional registration or charity-compliance documents when applicable. Its affidavit also asks the signer to affirm the information and agree to follow the listed requirements.
Who needs it
Organizations and individuals seeking a Winnetka solicitor or peddler permit must complete the application, with individual information for each covered solicitor.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Solicitor / Peddler Permit Application and review its instructions and attachment requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the organization details, solicitation information, affidavit, and an Individual Applicant Information page for each covered solicitor.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include organization authorization, each required criminal history response dated within 60 days, and any applicable registration or charity-compliance documents.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the applicant signing the page-three affidavit.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 6
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and attachments to the Chief of Police at the Winnetka Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Winnetka. 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 submit the solicitor permit application?
- Complete the application and required attachments, then submit them to the Chief of Police at the Winnetka Police Department, 410 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The page-three affidavit includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The applicant signing the affidavit must swear or affirm before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What attachments are required?
- The application calls for authorization from the organization, an Individual Applicant Information page for each solicitor, and a State Police criminal history response dated within 60 days. Other documents may apply depending on the organization.