Do I need a notary for the Hotel / Motel Tax Return?

No. The return calls for a printed name, signature, title, and date, but has no notary block. Attach a detailed explanation when claiming other deductions or credits.

What information does the return ask for?

It asks for establishment and owner or operator information, the establishment and business addresses, rooms available for rent, filing period, receipts, deductions, tax calculation, and certification.

When is the monthly return due?

The form says the monthly return is due on or before the last day of each month following the month in which room rentals are received.

Rock Island County, IL · Rock Island County

No notary required

Hotel / Motel Tax Return Form

Rock Island County hotel and motel establishments use this return to report room rental receipts, calculate county tax due, and submit payment.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Rock Island County · Rock Island County, Rock Island County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: rockislandcountyil.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This return reports hotel or motel room rental receipts under the Rock Island County Hotel/Motel Tax Ordinance and calculates the county tax due. Establishments file monthly for the period shown on the form; a business that discontinues operations under the ordinance must file a final return. The return asks for establishment and owner or operator details, room count, filing period, receipts, deductions, tax calculation, and certification.

Who needs it

Hotel and motel establishments subject to the Rock Island County Hotel/Motel Tax Ordinance use this return to report receipts and pay tax.

How to submit it

Mail the return and payment to the Rock Island County Treasurer's Office, PO Box 3277, Rock Island, IL 61204-3277.

About notarization

This return is signed and dated without a notary; attach a detailed explanation when claiming other deductions or credits.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Return
Download the Hotel / Motel Tax Return PDF.
2
Complete the Return
Enter establishment and owner or operator details, the filing period, receipts, deductions, and tax calculation.
3
Gather Any Explanations
Attach a detailed explanation for other deductions or credits claimed.
4
Sign and Date
Provide the printed name, signature, title, and date requested on the return.
5
Mail the Return and Payment
Mail both to the Rock Island County Treasurer's Office at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Hotel / Motel Tax Return?: No. The return calls for a printed name, signature, title, and date, but has no notary block. Attach a detailed explanation when claiming other deductions or credits.
How do I submit the Hotel / Motel Tax Return?: Mail the return and payment to the Rock Island County Treasurer's Office, PO Box 3277, Rock Island, IL 61204-3277.
What information does the return ask for?: It asks for establishment and owner or operator information, the establishment and business addresses, rooms available for rent, filing period, receipts, deductions, tax calculation, and certification.
When is the monthly return due?: The form says the monthly return is due on or before the last day of each month following the month in which room rentals are received.

Need something notarized?

This Hotel / Motel Tax Return Form doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.