Mount Zion, IL · Macon County
Raffle License Application
This six-page application lets an organization request a Mount Zion raffle license and provide details about its raffle, manager, sales area, dates, prizes, and any bond waiver.
- 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
Organizations use this application to request a license to operate a raffle under the Village of Mt. Zion’s raffle regulations. It asks for organization and raffle details, the designated manager, sales locations and dates, prizes, and either a manager’s bond or a request to waive it. The presiding officer and secretary attest to the application; additional notarized sections apply when requesting a bond waiver or submitting the fidelity bond.
Who needs it
An organization seeking a Village of Mt. Zion raffle license should complete this application with its presiding officer and secretary and provide the applicable bond materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat for the presiding officer and secretary; a bond-waiver request has a separate jurat, and the fidelity bond has an acknowledgment for the manager and sureties.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Raffle License Application from the Village of Mt. Zion.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter organization, manager, raffle, sales-area, date, and prize details. Include the bond or bond-waiver information that applies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable jurat or acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The required signers appear before the notary and sign the relevant section during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the completed application and any required attachments to the Village of Mt. Zion.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Zion. 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 get the raffle application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The presiding officer and secretary sign their attestation during the notarial session; additional signatures may be needed for a bond waiver or fidelity bond.
- Do I need a notary for the raffle license application?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat for the presiding officer and secretary. A request to waive the raffle manager’s bond includes another sworn statement, and the fidelity bond has an acknowledgment block.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm the Village’s submission requirements before signing remotely.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form requests organization and raffle details, prize information, and either a fidelity bond or a sworn bond-waiver statement. It says to attach a separate page if needed to list all prizes or merchandise.
- Does the fidelity bond need notarization?
- The fidelity bond section includes an acknowledgment for the raffle manager and sureties. Check the Village’s requirements for the completed application and supporting documents; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Raffle License Application in other Illinois cities
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