Pontiac, IL · Livingston County

No notary required

Contractor Registration Application

Contractors use this application to register their business with the City of Pontiac and provide trade, contact, and business information.

What this form is

The City of Pontiac’s contractor registration application collects a business name, trade, contact details, tax ID number, and employee count. A completed application includes a $50 registration fee, a $5,000 permit bond, and a certificate of insurance showing at least $500,000 in liability coverage; plumbing or roofing contractors also provide a copy of their professional license.

Who needs it

Contractors seeking registration with the City of Pontiac should complete the application and include the listed fee and supporting documents.

How to submit it

The form lists the Building and Zoning Office at 115 West Howard St., Pontiac, IL 61764, and [email protected]. The $50 fee is payable by mail, online, or in person; checks are payable to City of Pontiac.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists a professional license when applicable, a permit bond, and a certificate of insurance, with no sworn attachment stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Contractor Registration Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter your business and trade details, contact information, tax ID number, and number of employees, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather The Listed Attachments

    Include the permit bond and certificate of insurance; plumbing or roofing contractors also include a copy of their professional license.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Use the Building and Zoning Office contact information on the form. The $50 fee is payable by mail, online, or in person.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Contractor Registration Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists a professional license when applicable, a permit bond, and a certificate of insurance; it does not state that an attachment must be sworn.
How do I submit the Contractor Registration Application?
The form names Pontiac’s Building and Zoning Office and provides its street address and email. It says the $50 registration fee is payable by mail, online, or in person.
What attachments does the application list?
A completed application includes a $5,000 permit bond and a certificate of insurance with at least $500,000 in liability coverage. Plumbing or roofing contractors also provide a copy of their professional license.

Need something notarized?

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