Who uses the Guest Accommodations License Application?

Owners of bed and breakfasts, small inns, and vacation rentals use this application to apply for a City of Galena guest accommodations license.

What information and records are required?

The form asks for business, accommodation, owner, contact, and property details. It also lists inspection reports, liability insurance, hotel or motel tax registration and payment records, and an updated floor plan if applicable.

Do I need a notary for the Guest Accommodations License Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says inspections are scheduled after the application and fee are received.

Galena, IL · Jo Daviess County

No notary required

Guest Accommodations License Application

Owners apply for a Galena guest accommodations license by providing business and property details and meeting the listed inspection and documentation requirements.

What this form is

This application is for owners seeking a City of Galena license to operate guest accommodations, including a bed and breakfast, small inn, or vacation rental. The form says owners must reapply each year and lists required inspection reports, liability insurance, hotel or motel tax registration and payment records, and an updated floor plan if applicable. Inspections are scheduled after the application and fee are received.

Who needs it

Owners of bed and breakfasts, small inns, or vacation rentals seeking a Galena guest accommodations license should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Guest Accommodations License Application.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the business name, number of rooms, accommodation type, address, phone, owner names, and email.
3
Gather Required Records
The form lists inspection reports, liability insurance, hotel or motel tax registration and payment records, and an updated floor plan if applicable.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and fee to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Guest Accommodations License Application?: Owners of bed and breakfasts, small inns, and vacation rentals use this application to apply for a City of Galena guest accommodations license.
What information and records are required?: The form asks for business, accommodation, owner, contact, and property details. It also lists inspection reports, liability insurance, hotel or motel tax registration and payment records, and an updated floor plan if applicable.
Do I need a notary for the Guest Accommodations License Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says inspections are scheduled after the application and fee are received.

Need something notarized?

This Guest Accommodations License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.