Rockford, IL · Winnebago County
Corporate Tobacco License Application
This application provides corporate and business information for a City of Rockford retailer’s tobacco license, and is filed by a corporation seeking to sell tobacco products.
- 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
The four-page application collects corporate ownership and officer details, business and premises information, and answers about licenses, eligibility, and other matters. A corporation seeking a City of Rockford retailer’s license to sell tobacco products for the stated license term completes and submits it to the city. The applicant also swears or affirms that the application statements are true and agrees not to violate applicable laws or city ordinances.
Who needs it
A corporation applying for a City of Rockford retailer’s license to sell tobacco products must complete this form and provide the requested corporate and business information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn statement and a “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the corporate tobacco license application from the City of Rockford.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the requested corporate, ownership, business, premises, and license information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application before the notary during the online video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the City of Rockford.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rockford. 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
- Who completes the corporate tobacco license application?
- A corporation applying for a City of Rockford retailer’s license to sell tobacco products completes the application with its corporate and business details.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application has a sworn statement and a “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” jurat. The applicant signs before the notary.
- How do I get this application notarized online?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries, and recognizes notarial acts by officers authorized where the act is performed. Book with a commissioned online notary, then sign during the video session. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information does the form request?
- It asks for corporate officers, directors, and stockholders, business and premises details, license history, and answers to questions about the applicant and proposed tobacco sales.