Pekin, IL · Tazewell County
Raffle License Application
This application provides organization and raffle details for a not-for-profit organization seeking a City of Pekin raffle license.
- 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
The application asks for the organization’s name, address, type, and history, along with information about raffle prizes, ticket prices, sales areas, and drawing times and locations. It also collects details about responsible officers and the raffle manager, and includes an optional request to waive the raffle manager’s bond. A presiding officer swears or affirms that the application is true and correct before a notary.
Who needs it
A not-for-profit organization seeking a City of Pekin raffle license should complete this application and provide information about its raffles and responsible members.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating the application is sworn or affirmed as true; the presiding officer signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Pekin Raffle License Application.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide organization, raffle, prize, sales, drawing, and responsible-member information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the presiding officer’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
The presiding officer signs the jurat during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the City of Pekin’s instructions for submitting the completed application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pekin. 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 complete the notary section?
- The presiding officer must swear or affirm that the application is true and correct, then sign the form before the notary.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn statement and a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” section for the presiding officer and notary.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely when the notarial act meets applicable requirements.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks about the organization, raffle prizes and sales, drawing details, and responsible members. It also includes a request to waive the raffle manager’s bond.
- Should I check with the city about the completed application?
- The form is a City of Pekin raffle license application. Confirm with the city or village if unsure about submission procedures or requirements.
Raffle License Application in other Illinois cities
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