Who uses the Public Right-of-Way Contractor License Application?

Contractors applying for an Aurora license to work within the public right-of-way use this application. The form requires a separate application for each contractor type.

What attachments does the application require?

The form lists a $100 application fee, an original performance and maintenance bond in the amount of $20,000, and a certificate of insurance showing general public liability and workers’ compensation insurance.

How do I submit the Public Right-of-Way Contractor License Application?

The application lists the Engineering Division at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507, and requires a $100 fee payable to the City of Aurora. It does not state a submission method.

Do I need a notary for this contractor license application?

No. The application requires a signature and date, but does not require notarization or identify a sworn or notarized attachment.

Aurora, IL · Kane County

No notary required

Contractor License Application for Work Within the Public Right-of-Way

Aurora contractors use this application to request a license for work within the public right-of-way and provide business, owner, and reference information.

What this form is

This application is for contractors seeking a City of Aurora license to work within the public right-of-way. The form says to submit one application for each contractor type and lists March 1 as the required annual renewal date. It asks for business and ownership details, an owner’s signature, and references, and requires a fee, performance and maintenance bond, and insurance certificate as attachments.

Who needs it

Contractors applying to work within Aurora’s public right-of-way need to complete a separate application for each contractor type.

How to submit it

The application lists the Engineering Division at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507, and phone and fax numbers. It requires a $100 application fee payable to the City of Aurora; no submission method is stated.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it requires a signature and date, and lists a bond and insurance certificate as attachments without requiring either to be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Contractor License Application for Work Within the Public Right-of-Way.
2
Complete The Application
Choose a contractor type and provide the requested business, ownership, owner-signature, and reference information.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the $100 application fee, original performance and maintenance bond, and certificate of insurance listed on the form.
4
Submit To The City
The form lists the City of Aurora Engineering Division at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507; it does not specify a submission method.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Public Right-of-Way Contractor License Application?: Contractors applying for an Aurora license to work within the public right-of-way use this application. The form requires a separate application for each contractor type.
What attachments does the application require?: The form lists a $100 application fee, an original performance and maintenance bond in the amount of $20,000, and a certificate of insurance showing general public liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
How do I submit the Public Right-of-Way Contractor License Application?: The application lists the Engineering Division at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507, and requires a $100 fee payable to the City of Aurora. It does not state a submission method.
Do I need a notary for this contractor license application?: No. The application requires a signature and date, but does not require notarization or identify a sworn or notarized attachment.

Need something notarized?

This Contractor License Application for Work Within the Public Right-of-Way doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.