Diamond, IL · Grundy County
Solicitors Application
The Solicitors Application registers an individual to conduct commercial or noncommercial solicitation in Diamond; each person intending to solicit must complete and submit an application to 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 registrant’s personal, business, vehicle, and solicitation details, includes authorization for a criminal background report, and requires the applicant to swear that the statements are true. Diamond says registration is valid for no more than 10 consecutive calendar days, costs $50, and that the permit will be issued five days from the application date. The form also includes the solicitation regulations.
Who needs it
Each person planning commercial or noncommercial solicitation in Diamond must register unless an exception in the included solicitation regulations applies.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary; the form’s jurat says it is subscribed and sworn to before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Solicitors Application and included solicitation regulations from the Village of Diamond.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide the requested personal, business, vehicle, background, and solicitation information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization appointment for the application’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign the statement in the commissioned online notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the notarized application and required fee to the Village Clerk or designee, following the Village’s submission instructions.
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 complete the Diamond Solicitors Application?
- Fill in the requested applicant and solicitation details, sign the sworn statement before a notary, and submit the completed application to the Village of Diamond with any required fee.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a statement that the applicant must swear is true and a jurat for the notary to complete after witnessing the applicant sign.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed (765 ILCS 30). Confirm the Village will accept your notarized application.
- How long is the solicitor registration valid?
- The application says registration is valid for a consecutive period of no more than 10 calendar days. It also states a $50 non-refundable fee and that the permit will be issued five days from the application date.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The application is for registration with the Village Clerk or the clerk’s designee. Contact the Village of Diamond about how to deliver the notarized form and pay the fee; confirm with the city or village if unsure.