Highwood, IL · Lake County
Restaurant License Renewal Application
This application renews a Highwood restaurant or mobile dispensing license and is filed with the City Collector by the business applicant seeking continued authorization.
- 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
Use this form to renew a Restaurant License or Restaurant (Mobile Dispensing) License for the period shown on the application. The City directs applicants to file it with the City Collector, and licenses expire on August 30 following issuance. Applicants must report changes to information in the original application or attach details; mobile vendors must also attach their most recent vehicle or liability insurance copy.
Who needs it
A restaurant or mobile dispensing business applicant seeking to renew its Highwood license must complete and file this application with the City Collector.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification on page two before a notary; the form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat completed by the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Restaurant License Renewal Application from the City of Highwood.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide business and applicant details, indicate whether original information changed, and attach updates or mobile vendor insurance documentation when required.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicant’s signature on the certification page.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed application and any attachments with the City Collector.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highwood. 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 renew a Highwood restaurant license?
- Complete the renewal application, answer whether any original application information has changed, attach any required updates, sign before a notary, and file it with the City Collector.
- Do I need to attach insurance documentation?
- If you are a mobile vendor, the form asks you to attach a copy of the most recent vehicle or liability insurance issued to the business.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Illinois law (5 ILCS 312) authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its commissioned notaries, and Illinois recognizes acts performed outside the state by an officer authorized where the act occurs (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What happens if information in my original application changed?
- The form directs you to obtain a new long-form application from the City or attach sheets identifying the question numbers, new information, and explanations.