Crystal Lake, IL · McHenry County
Passenger Bus License Application
The Passenger Bus License Application is for a business or other applicant seeking a City license to bring a passenger bus to Crystal Lake for a planned passenger drop-off.
- 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
Use this application to request a license for a passenger bus drop-off in Crystal Lake. It collects vehicle, owner, driver, disembarkation, verification, and passenger-list information, and includes insurance requirements, fees and taxes, and a hold harmless and indemnification agreement. The applicant must submit the completed, notarized form with proof of insurance, applicable fees and taxes, and a passenger list to the City Manager’s Office for review.
Who needs it
A business or other applicant seeking a Crystal Lake passenger bus license must complete the application and provide the listed supporting documents and fees.
Why it needs a notary
The application signature and hold harmless agreement each have a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signers required for their entity type must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the passenger bus license application and review its insurance requirements, fees, and enclosures.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter vehicle, owner, driver, disembarkation, verification, and passenger-list details. Gather proof of insurance and applicable fees and taxes.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application and hold harmless agreement.
- 4
Sign On Video
The required applicant signers sign the jurat sections while the notary observes and completes the notarial certificates.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and required enclosures to the City Manager’s Office at the address shown on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Crystal Lake. 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 passenger bus application notarized?
- Complete the application and agreement, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign while the notary watches by video, and submit the notarized form with the required materials to the City Manager’s Office.
- Do I need to notarize the hold harmless agreement?
- Yes. The agreement includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The application signature page also has a jurat, so the required signers must appear before a notary for both.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form lists proof of insurance, applicable fees and taxes, and a passenger list as enclosures. Return the completed application to the City Manager’s Office at the address printed on the form.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.