Crest Hill, IL · Will County
Sexually Oriented Business License Application
This application is for owners or operators seeking a Crest Hill sexually oriented business license and requires business, ownership, employee, and background information.
- 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
Crest Hill uses this application to review requests for a sexually oriented business license. Applicants provide details about the business, operator, owners, employees, prior license history, and any relevant convictions, and must include supporting documents listed on the form. The city states that an incomplete or inaccurate application will be returned and that a license will not be issued until the application is accepted and the required review and action are completed.
Who needs it
Owners or operators seeking a Crest Hill license for a sexually oriented business must complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before a notary; the applicant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the five-page sexually oriented business license application and its additional page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the business, operator, owner, employee, and history information; attach any required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the application’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the sworn statement during the remote notary session when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the City of Crest Hill.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Crest Hill. 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 license application?
- Fill in the business, operator, owner, employee, and history sections, attach the supporting documents listed on the form, then sign the sworn statement before a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the application was subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before a notary. Sign when the notary instructs you to do so.
- Can I notarize the application online?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application list?
- Depending on the business, the form lists entity documents, a lease or purchase contract if applicable, and a legal description of the parcel. It also explains when some documents may not be needed for renewals.