Business Licenses

All businesses in Normal must be licensed with the Town Clerk.

There is no fee for this license.

Licenses are valid January 1 - December 31 and are renewed yearly by January 10. 

Licenses will be issued once the application is submitted, and all taxes and debts owed to the Town of Normal are paid. 

You are required to keep the Clerk's Office informed of changes in your business.  This is vital to the Police and Fire Departments' responses in the event of an emergency. 

Please note, as there may be other regulations required of your business, having a Town license does not supersede or negate any other requirements that may be in place for your business. Please review this multi-level compliance and resource sheet. 

In order to apply for a regular business license, please fill out the electronic form below. Please allow for up to three businesses days to receive an update about your license, including confirmation of submission.  please allow for up to ten business days for processing of your license application.  Our office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm.

Town of Normal 2023-2024 Regular Business License Application

If your business is home-based please read the related Town Ordinance below.  In order to apply for a home-based business license, please fill out the electronic form below. Please note, it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the inspections office to notify them of your application. Instructions are included within the form. Please allow for up to three businesses days to receive an update about your license, including confirmation of submission.  please allow for up to ten business days for processing of your license application.

Town of Normal 2023-2024 Home Based and Short Term Rental Business License Application

Town Ordinance related to business licenses is Section 22.11  

Town Ordinance related to home business licenses is Section 15.4-4 D

The Ordinance includes fines of $5 -$200 for violations of the Business License Ordinance.  

Please contact the Clerk's Office with questions: (309)454-9508, deputyclerk@normalil.gov.