Godfrey, IL · Madison County
Raffle Application
The Raffle Application is for organizations seeking a Village of Godfrey license to conduct a raffle and provide information about the applicant, organization, and planned raffle.
- 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 before conducting a raffle in Godfrey. It asks for the applicant’s contact information, a description and schedule for the raffle, and an attestation to the prospective licensee organization’s not-for-profit character. The applicant also swears that the application and its contents are true and correct. The PDF includes raffle ordinance information, including eligibility, application details, and limitations on conducting raffles.
Who needs it
A representative of an organization seeking a Godfrey raffle license should complete the application and provide the requested details about the organization and planned raffle.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement before the notary; the form includes a State of Illinois, Madison County jurat with a subscribed-and-sworn acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Godfrey Raffle Application and review the included raffle information.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the applicant’s contact details and the raffle description, date, and times.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign the sworn statement before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit It To The Village
Submit the completed application to the Village of Godfrey as directed by the village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Godfrey. 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 online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The applicant signs the sworn statement during a video session, and the notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant’s statement that the application and its contents are true and correct is sworn to and subscribed before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed (765 ILCS 30).
- Where do I submit the completed raffle application?
- The ordinance text says a written raffle-license application is filed in the office of the mayor. Confirm the current submission process with the Village of Godfrey if unsure.
Raffle Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.