West Chicago, IL · DuPage County
Raffle License Application
This application requests a City of West Chicago raffle license and is filed by an eligible nonprofit organization planning to sell raffle tickets or chances.
- 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 asks about the organization, how raffle proceeds will be used, ticket sales, prizes, and the raffle manager. West Chicago requests the completed form two weeks before ticket sales begin. The sworn statement says the organization is not-for-profit and has existed for at least five years; an optional, separately sworn section requests a waiver of the raffle manager’s fidelity bond requirement.
Who needs it
A nonprofit organization planning a raffle in West Chicago must submit this application and provide the requested organization, event, prize, and raffle manager details.
Why it needs a notary
The application has sworn-and-subscribed-before-me blocks for the presiding officer’s declaration and the secretary’s optional bond-waiver certification; each signer signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the raffle license application and review its questions, sworn statement, and optional bond-waiver section.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the organization and event details, including ticket sales dates, prize value, and raffle manager information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statement and, if requested, bond-waiver certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Complete the online notarization and sign the applicable statement when directed during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed application to the city address or fax number on the form two weeks before ticket sales begin.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Chicago. 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 raffle license application?
- Complete the application and return it to the City of West Chicago address or fax number shown on the form two weeks before ticket sales begin.
- Do I need to have the application notarized?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn statement for the presiding officer and a separate sworn certification if the organization requests a bond waiver. Sign the applicable statement before a notary.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the city accepts the notarized document in the format you plan to submit.
- Who can apply for a raffle license?
- The form’s notice describes eligible organizations as bona fide religious, charitable, labor, fraternal, educational, or veterans’ organizations operating without profit to members and in existence for at least five years. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Other forms in West Chicago
Raffle License Application in other DuPage County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.