Who uses the Pontoon Beach Business License Application?

A person or business applying to conduct, operate, or maintain a business under the Village's business license provisions uses this application.

What information does the application request?

It requests business, ownership, contact, and location details, along with information such as tax registration, home-based business status, and emergency contact.

Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block, and it does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Business License Application?

The Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator must approve it, and the Village Clerk files it after filing fees are paid in full. The form says debit and credit cards are not accepted.

Pontoon Beach, IL · Madison County

No notary required

Business License Application

Businesses apply for a Village of Pontoon Beach license using this application, which requests business, ownership, location, and contact information.

What this form is

This application is for conducting, operating, or maintaining a business under Village Ordinance No. 619, Chapter 7. It asks for business and ownership details, the business location, tax registration information, and other information, including whether the business is home-based. The form states that issuance depends on compliance with Village ordinances and any required inspections, and that approval and filing follow payment of fees.

Who needs it

A person or business seeking a license to conduct, operate, or maintain a business in Pontoon Beach should complete this application.

How to submit it

The Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator must approve the application; the Village Clerk files it after filing fees are paid in full. The form says debit and credit cards are not accepted.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the requested business, ownership, location, tax registration, and contact information.
3
Review The Application
Complete page two and provide the requested information about business status, zoning, and any felony convictions.
4
Submit For Review
The Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator must approve the application; the Village Clerk files it after filing fees are paid in full.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Pontoon Beach Business License Application?: A person or business applying to conduct, operate, or maintain a business under the Village's business license provisions uses this application.
What information does the application request?: It requests business, ownership, contact, and location details, along with information such as tax registration, home-based business status, and emergency contact.
Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block, and it does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Business License Application?: The Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator must approve it, and the Village Clerk files it after filing fees are paid in full. The form says debit and credit cards are not accepted.

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.