Aurora, IL · Kane County
Contractor Licensing Application
Contractors use this application to register a business and request applicable contractor licenses from the City of Aurora.
What this form is
This application collects business and ownership details and lets contractors select the license types they are requesting. Applicants must provide the documents required for their selected license type; the form also describes insurance, bond, business registration, and testing requirements. New contractor registrations will not be processed until all requirements have been met.
Who needs it
Contractors seeking new registration or applicable licenses from the City of Aurora should complete this application and provide the required documents.
How to submit it
Submit through Aurora’s online portal at https://auro-trk.aspgov.com/etrakit/ or to the Development Services Department, Division of Building and Permits, 77 S Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Contractor Licensing Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter business, ownership, and contact details, select the applicable license types, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Collect the documents required for each selected license type, including applicable insurance, bond, and business registration documents.
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Submit to the City
Submit through Aurora’s online portal or to the Development Services Department, Division of Building and Permits.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Contractor Licensing Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Contractor Licensing Application?
- Submit it through Aurora’s online portal or to the Development Services Department, Division of Building and Permits, at the address printed on the form.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and ownership details, contact information, requested license types, and information about a qualifying party for applicable testing.
- What documents may be required with the application?
- Requirements depend on the selected license type and may include state or municipal licenses, insurance and workers’ compensation certificates, a bond, and business registration documentation.