Who uses the Business License Application?

A business owner or applicant uses it to request a new Vernon Hills business license or report an address change or new owner for an existing license.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for business and owner information, business contact details and description, the fee amount, and initials confirming statements about ordinances, occupancy procedures, inspections, and related forms.

Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer also initials the statements and signs the applicant acknowledgment.

Vernon Hills, IL · Lake County

No notary required

Business License Application

Vernon Hills businesses use this application to request a new business license or update an existing license after an address change or new ownership.

What this form is

Use this application to request a new Vernon Hills business license or update an existing license after an address change or new ownership. It asks for business and owner details, the business address and contact information, the business description, and a fee amount. Applicants also initial statements about Village ordinances, the Certificate of Occupancy Permit procedure, inspections, and other forms submitted to obtain a license.

Who needs it

A business owner or applicant seeking a new Vernon Hills business license or updating an existing license after an address change or new ownership needs this form.

How to submit it

Return the application with payment by mail or in person, addressed to the Community Development Department. Make checks payable to the Village of Vernon Hills; call the Village to confirm the fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer initials the statements and signs the applicant acknowledgment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Select new or existing, provide the requested business and owner details, and initial the statements.
3
Prepare Payment
Call the Village to confirm the fee and make any check payable to the Village of Vernon Hills.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then return it with payment by mail or in person to the Community Development Department.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Business License Application?: A business owner or applicant uses it to request a new Vernon Hills business license or report an address change or new owner for an existing license.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for business and owner information, business contact details and description, the fee amount, and initials confirming statements about ordinances, occupancy procedures, inspections, and related forms.
How do I submit the Business License Application?: Return it with payment by mail or in person, addressed to the Community Development Department. Make checks payable to the Village of Vernon Hills, and call the Village to confirm the fee.
Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer also initials the statements and signs the applicant acknowledgment.

Need something notarized?

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