Staunton, IL · Macoupin County

No notary required

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. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Staunton Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the business information and applicant details; complete the previous business section if applying for a new business license.

  3. 3

    Gather The Required Attachment

    Include a copy of photo ID or a Certificate of Good Standing from the Illinois Secretary of State.

  4. 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.