Plano, IL · Kendall County

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General Business License Application

Businesses use this application to apply for a new City of Plano general business license or renew an existing license.

What this form is

The application collects business contact and tax information, emergency contacts, security details, fire-safety information, and zoning-related responses. It is for businesses applying for a new license or an annual renewal; the form lists an annual fee of $20. If hazardous materials are on the premises, the application asks for a list of those materials.

Who needs it

A business seeking a new City of Plano general business license or renewing its 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 document is signed without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the General Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the requested business, contact, emergency, security, fire-safety, and zoning information.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Attachments

    If hazardous materials are on the premises, prepare a list of those materials.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the General Business License Application?
A business applying for a new City of Plano general business license or renewing an existing license uses this application.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for business, contact, emergency, security, fire-safety, and zoning information. Businesses with hazardous materials must submit a list of those materials.
Do I need a notary for the General Business License Application?
No. This document is signed without a notary, and it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the General Business License Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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