Diamond, IL · Grundy County
Application for License to Conduct Raffles
This application requests a Village of Diamond raffle license and is completed by an eligible organization seeking permission to conduct raffles in the village.
- 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 collects the organization’s details, requested license class, raffle prize values, ticket pricing, sales estimates, and proposed license period. It also includes attestations for certain nonprofit fundraising organizations and raffle location owners, plus an optional request to waive the raffle manager’s bond. Organizations submit it to the Village of Diamond when applying for a raffle license; the attached ordinance describes local licensing rules.
Who needs it
An organization seeking a Village of Diamond raffle license needs this application, with applicable attestations completed by its presiding officer, secretary, or raffle location owner.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains subscribed-and-sworn jurat blocks for Attestations B and C and the bond-waiver request; the specified officers and location owner sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the raffle license application and attached ordinance from the Village of Diamond.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Enter organization and raffle details, attach requested documentary evidence, and complete any applicable attestations or bond-waiver request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicable jurat section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicable sworn statement during the live video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Follow the Village of Diamond’s instructions to submit the completed application and supporting documents.
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 raffle application notarized online?
- Complete the applicable application sections, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the attestation in a live video session and follow the Village of Diamond’s submission instructions.
- Do I need to notarize every part of this application?
- The form includes jurat blocks for Attestation B, Attestation C, and the bond-waiver request. Notarization applies to the relevant sworn section you complete; check with the village if you are unsure which sections apply.
- Can an online notary notarize this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information should I prepare before applying?
- The application asks for organization details and supporting evidence, license class, prize values, ticket price, estimated ticket sales, license period, and information about members responsible for conducting the raffle.
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