Staunton, IL · Macoupin County
Business License Application
Staunton businesses use this application to request a business license and provide business, applicant, and previous business information.
What this form is
The City of Staunton Business License Application is for applicants seeking a business license. It requests business location and type, applicant and co-applicant details, and previous business information for new business license applicants. The form lists a $25 license fee and a $50 background check fee, and requires a copy of photo ID or a Certificate of Good Standing from the Illinois Secretary of State.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Staunton business license should complete this application, including the previous business section if applying for a new business license.
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 application is signed without a notary; the applicant and co-applicant sign and date it, and it lists photo ID or a Certificate of Good Standing as an attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Staunton Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the business information and applicant details; complete the previous business section if applying for a new business license.
- 3
Gather The Required Attachment
Include a copy of photo ID or a Certificate of Good Standing from the Illinois Secretary of State.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it 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 Staunton Business License Application?
- No. The application has signature lines for the applicant and co-applicant but no notary block. It lists photo ID or a Certificate of Good Standing as an attachment.
- How do I submit the Staunton Business License Application?
- The document does not specify a submission department or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business details, applicant and co-applicant information, and, for new business license applicants, previous business information.
- What attachments does the application require?
- It lists a copy of photo ID or a Certificate of Good Standing from the Illinois Secretary of State as a required attachment.
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.
