Waterloo, IL · Monroe County
Raffle License Application
This application lets an organization request a single, multiple, or Queen of Hearts raffle license from the City of Waterloo and provide details about its officers, raffles, prizes, and ticket sales.
- 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 four-page application to request a single, multiple, or Queen of Hearts raffle license. It collects organization and officer information, raffle details, prize values, ticket prices, and where and when chances will be sold and winners determined. The application includes sworn statements about the organization’s not-for-profit character and a certification that the application information is true and correct; Exhibit 1 lists drawing details for multiple or Queen of Hearts raffles.
Who needs it
An organization seeking a Waterloo raffle license must complete the application, including the required officer information and raffle details.
Why it needs a notary
The presiding officer and secretary sign the sworn statement, and the presiding officer signs the certification before a notary, as each block is sworn.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the four-page Raffle License Application and review its instructions and fee information.
- 2
Fill In Organization And Raffle Details
Enter organization and officer information, raffle type, prize values, ticket-sale details, drawing information, and Exhibit 1 details when applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement and certification blocks.
- 4
Sign On Video
The presiding officer and secretary complete the sworn statement, and the presiding officer completes the certification, as directed during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and any applicable exhibit to the City of Waterloo.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waterloo. 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 apply for a Waterloo raffle license?
- Complete the application with your organization’s details, officers, raffle type, prize values, ticket information, and drawing details. Include Exhibit 1 when requesting a multiple or Queen of Hearts license, then submit it to the city.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form has a notarized sworn statement signed by the presiding officer and secretary, plus a notarized certification signed by the presiding officer.
- Can I sign the form with an online notary?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information does Exhibit 1 require?
- Exhibit 1 has spaces to list the date, time, and location for each drawing. The form calls for it for multiple raffles within a one-year period or Queen of Hearts drawings during a 55-week period.
Other forms in Waterloo
Raffle License Application in other Monroe County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.