Staunton, IL · Macoupin County
Business License Application
Businesses apply for a Staunton business license using this application, which requests business details and information about the applicant and co-applicant.
What this form is
This application is for businesses seeking a license in Staunton. It requests the business name, location, type, tax number if applicable, zoning district, and applicant and co-applicant information; the listed license fee is $25, with a $50 background check fee. Applicants must attach a copy of photo identification or a certificate of good standing from the Illinois Secretary of State, and new applicants also answer questions about previous business operations.
Who needs it
A business owner or applicant seeking a Staunton business license should complete this application and provide the required attachment.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; attach photo identification or a certificate of good standing, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Staunton Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the business details and the requested applicant and co-applicant information; new applicants also complete the previous business questions.
- 3
Gather The Required Attachment
Attach a copy of photo identification or a certificate of good standing from the Illinois Secretary of State.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. Attach a copy of photo identification or a certificate of good standing, as the form requires.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach either a copy of photo identification or a certificate of good standing from the Illinois Secretary of State.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What fees are listed on the application?
- The form lists a $25 license fee and a $50 background check fee.
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.