Sterling, IL · Whiteside County

No notary required

Second Hand Store License Application

This application is for a person or business seeking a Sterling license to operate a second hand store.

What this form is

The application collects the applicant’s name, address, phone number, email address, business tax ID, business name and contact details, and a description of the business. The form states that the license expires April 30 following its issuance date. An office-use section lists a $75 annual fee and asks whether there is a bond and its expiration date.

Who needs it

A person or business seeking a Sterling license to operate a second hand store should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Second Hand Store License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the requested applicant and business details and describe the nature of the business.

  3. 3

    Review The Office-Use Section

    Note the office-use section listing the annual fee and bond information.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the application.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Second Hand Store License Application?
A person or business seeking a Sterling license to operate a second hand store uses this application.
What information does the application request?
It requests applicant and business contact details, a business tax ID, and a description of the nature of the business.
Do I need a notary for the Second Hand Store License Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary, and the document does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Second Hand Store License Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Second Hand Store License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.