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. 

In order to apply for a regular business license, please fill out the electronic form below. Please allow 48 business hours after submission to receive a submission confirmation email. 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 48 business hours after submission to receive a submission confirmation email. Our office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm. 

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.