Who should complete the Shorewood Business License Application?

Businesses applying for a license as a new business, new owner, name change, or new location should complete the application.

What supporting documents are listed?

The checklist includes owner ID, an IRS EIN confirmation or assignment letter, business formation documents, applicable state certifications, and applicable permit or license applications.

How do I submit the Business License Application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Village address and businesses@shorewoodil.gov.

Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?

No. The application has owner signature and date lines but no notary block. The listed supporting documents do not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.

Shorewood, IL · Will County

No notary required

Business License Application 2026

Shorewood businesses use this application to register for a business license and provide details about their business, owners, location, and operations.

What this form is

The Village of Shorewood uses this application for new businesses, new owners, name changes, and new locations. It asks for business and owner information, operating details, emergency contacts, and a certification with owner signatures. The checklist calls for supporting documents and related applications where applicable; licenses and inspections must be approved before a business license can be issued.

Who needs it

Businesses applying for a Shorewood license because they are new, have a new owner or name, or are opening at a new location should complete it.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application lists Village of Shorewood contact information.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed supporting documents do not identify any sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Shorewood Business License Application 2026.
2
Complete the Application
Provide business, owner, operating, and emergency contact information, then sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Use the checklist to gather required documents and applicable permit or license applications.
4
Submit to the Village
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who should complete the Shorewood Business License Application?: Businesses applying for a license as a new business, new owner, name change, or new location should complete the application.
What supporting documents are listed?: The checklist includes owner ID, an IRS EIN confirmation or assignment letter, business formation documents, applicable state certifications, and applicable permit or license applications.
How do I submit the Business License Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Village address and [email protected].
Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?: No. The application has owner signature and date lines but no notary block. The listed supporting documents do not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.

Need something notarized?

This Business License Application 2026 doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.