Diamond, IL · Grundy County
Business Registration Application
This application collects business, owner, and background-check information from people seeking to register a business with the Village of Diamond.
- 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 two-page application gathers details about the business and its owner, including business type, contact information, identification numbers, and required licenses or permits. It also includes a consent to obtain a criminal background check, with a section that must be signed under oath before a notary. Use the form to apply for business registration with the Village of Diamond and provide the requested information for village review.
Who needs it
Business owners seeking registration with the Village of Diamond should complete the application and the background-check authorization section.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat for the background-check authorization; the person consenting to the check signs that section before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Business Registration Application from the Village of Diamond.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the requested business and owner information, then complete the background-check authorization.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the authorization's jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show valid picture identification and sign the authorization when directed during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and notarized authorization to the Village of Diamond.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Diamond. 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 get the background-check authorization notarized?
- Complete the authorization details, then sign the section with the notary jurat during your appointment. The form states that valid picture identification is required.
- Do I need to notarize the entire business registration application?
- The notary block appears beneath the background-check authorization, where the signer swears to the information. The application also has a separate applicant signature.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312), and recognizes acts performed outside Illinois by officers authorized where performed (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What should I bring to the notary appointment?
- Have the completed form and a valid picture form of identification ready; the application gives a driver's license or state ID as examples.