Who uses the General Business License Application?

Businesses operating in Zion use it to apply for or renew a business license, or to report a change of ownership, business name, or address.

What attachments may be required?

New businesses attach an executed lease or Bill of Sale. Food businesses provide a Lake County Health Department permit, and hair or nail businesses provide the listed salon and professional licenses.

Zion, IL · Lake County

No notary required

General Business License Application

Zion businesses use this application to request or renew a business license, report a change of ownership or business details, and provide business contact information.

What this form is

Businesses use this application to request or renew a Zion business license, or report a change of ownership, business name, or address. New businesses must obtain an occupancy permit, and the form lists attachments required for certain businesses, including lease or sale documents and health or professional licenses. Applicants provide business and contact details, select license types, and sign the application.

Who needs it

Businesses operating in Zion, including home-based businesses, use this application to request or renew a license or report a listed change.

How to submit it

Mail the application and a check payable to the City of Zion to the Office of Economic Development, 2828 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL 60099.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the General Business License Application.
2
Complete The Application
Provide business and contact information, select the applicable license type, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the documents required for your business, such as a lease or Bill of Sale, health permit, or professional licenses.
4
Mail The Application
Mail the application and a check payable to the City of Zion to the Office of Economic Development at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the General Business License Application?: Businesses operating in Zion use it to apply for or renew a business license, or to report a change of ownership, business name, or address.
What attachments may be required?: New businesses attach an executed lease or Bill of Sale. Food businesses provide a Lake County Health Department permit, and hair or nail businesses provide the listed salon and professional licenses.
Do I need a notary for the General Business License Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the General Business License Application?: Mail the application and a check payable to the City of Zion to the Office of Economic Development at 2828 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL 60099.

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.