Frankfort, IL · Will County
Raffle License Application
This application requests a Village of Frankfort license for an organization planning a raffle or poker run and includes a sworn affidavit signed by the organization’s president and secretary.
- 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 form to apply for a Village of Frankfort raffle or poker run license and provide event, prize, ticket-sale, and organization details. The application must be submitted at least 30 days before the event and before raffle chances are sold; the form lists a $25 fee and requires a fidelity bond equal to the aggregate retail value of prizes. The final page includes fields for reporting raffle proceeds after the event.
Who needs it
An organization planning a raffle or poker run in Frankfort needs this application, completed with event details and the required affidavit, bond, and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn affidavit block; the organization’s president and secretary sign the sworn statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Frankfort Raffle License Application and review its application and affidavit sections.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the organization, event, prize, ticket-sale, and drawing information. Prepare the required fidelity bond and fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online session for the president and secretary who will sign the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Both signers appear before the notary by video and sign the affidavit when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Village of Frankfort at least 30 days before the event and before selling chances.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Frankfort. 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 get the raffle application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The president and secretary sign the affidavit during the video session, and the notary completes the notarial certificate.
- Do I need a notary for the raffle license application?
- Yes. The application includes an affidavit stating that the information is true and describing the organization’s qualifications. Its subscribed-and-sworn block is for the president and secretary to sign before a notary.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form calls for event, organization, prize, ticket-sale, and drawing details. It also states that a fidelity bond equal to the aggregate retail value of the prizes must be submitted with each application.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Raffle License Application in other Will County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.