Shorewood, IL · Will County
Massage Establishment License Application
This application collects ownership, business, premises, and background information from individuals or organizations seeking a Village of Shorewood license to operate a massage establishment.
- 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
Use this form to apply to the Village of Shorewood for a massage establishment license. It requests details about the applicant and other interest holders, the proposed premises, and the establishment’s planned operations, along with supporting documents listed in the application. The applicant must sign the sworn statement, and the fee simple property owner signs a separate authorization. Submit the completed application and attachments to the Village for review.
Who needs it
An individual, corporation, partnership, trust, or other organization applying to the Village of Shorewood for a massage establishment license needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat with a “Subscribed and Sworn before me” statement; the applicant or authorized signer must swear or affirm and sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Massage Establishment License Application from the Village of Shorewood forms page.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in applicant, ownership, premises, and business details, and prepare the attachments listed in the application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn applicant signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization and sign the sworn statement as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application, required attachments, and applicable fees to the Village of Shorewood.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shorewood. 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 massage establishment application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The applicant or authorized signer must swear or affirm that the statements are true and sign the application during the notarization.
- Do I need to notarize the property owner's authorization?
- The form has a separate signature area for the fee simple property owner, but it does not show a notary block for that signature. The applicant's sworn statement has the notary block.
- What supporting documents does the application request?
- The form lists attachments such as a premises description, a diagram, license and business history information, proof of age, proof of good standing, and proof of property ownership. Review the full checklist for details.
- Can I complete this notarization online?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by notaries commissioned in Illinois, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by officers authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
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