Annual Business Licenses are required for the following:

  1. Automatic Amusement Machine/Juke Box
    2. Fee: Varies on use and amount

    Municipal Code Reference:     Chapter 10, Article III

    To Apply:     Amusement Machine License Application (PDF)

    For More Info Contact: Finance Department, 847.599.7500
  2. Bath or Massage Establishment
    3. Fee: $1,000 / establishment; $200 / auxiliary establishment 

    Municipal Code Reference:     Chapter 22, Article IV

    To Apply:     Bathing and Massage License Application

    For More Info Contact: Finance Department, 847.599.7500
  3. Body Modification/Tattoo
    4. Fee: $1,000.00 / establishment

    Municipal Code Reference:     Chapter 22, Article V

    To Apply: Body Modification Tattoo License Application

    For More Info Contact: Finance Department, 847.599.7500
  4. Charitable Solicitation
    5. Fee: No charge 

    Municipal Code Reference:     Chapter 50 (Peddlers and Solicitors)

    To Apply: Application not available online; please call 847.599.7050.

    For More Info Contact: Police Administration, 847.599.7050
  5. Commercial Refuse Hauler (Scavenger)
    6. Fee: $1,500.00 per year

    Municipal Code Reference:     Chapter 62, Solid Waste Collection and Regulations

    To Apply: Not available online, please call

    For More Info Contact: Finance Department, 847.599.7500
  6. Commercial Solicitation
    7. Fee: $10.00 

    Municipal Code Reference:     Chapter 50 (Peddlers and Solicitors)

    To Apply: Download the "Application for Commercial Solicitation Permit" and bring the completed application along with the $10 fee to the Gurnee Police Department at 100 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee, IL 60031. 

    For More Info Contact: Police Administration, 847.599.7050
  7. Food Delivery Vehicles
    8. Fee: $10 per vehicle

    Municipal Code Reference:     Chapter 22, Article III

    To Apply: Not available online, please call

    For More Info Contact: Police Records, 847.599.7070
  8. General Business License
    9. Annual Fees*: 
        
    • 0-9,999 sq ft:                              $150
    • 10,000-19,999 sq ft:                   $300
    • 20,000+ sq ft:                             $600
    • Non-Profit:                                  $0
    • Temporary General Business
      Licenses (30 days or less):        $50

    *Note: If a business' initial operations occur after July 1st, the fee is reduced by 50%.

    Municipal Code Reference: Chapter 22

    To Apply for a General Business License or Temporary Business License:
            Download theGeneral Business License Application (PDF)
        Download the Temporary Business License Application (PDF)

    To Renew: Go Online to 
    For More Info Contact: Finance Department, 847.599.7500
  9. Hawker or Peddler
    10. Fee: $100.00/cart per year; $25/cart per month; $10/cart/per day 

    Municipal Code Reference:     Chapter 50 (Peddlers and Solicitors)

    To Apply: Not available online, please call

    For More Info Contact: Police Administration, 847.599.7050
  10. Inventory Liquidation Sale
    11. Annual Fees: No Charge

    Municipal Code/Ordinance Reference: Illinois General Assembly Fradulent Sales Act

    To Apply: Download the Inventory Liquidation License Application (PDF)

    For More Info Contact: Administration Department, 847.599.7500
  11. Junk Yard
    12. Fee: $100 per year

    Municipal Code Reference:     Chapter 58

    To Apply: Not available online, please call

    For More Info Contact: Finance Department, 847.599.7500
  12. Liquor Sales
    13. Annual Fees: Varies on class of license issued

    Municipal Code Reference: Chapter 6, Article II

    To Apply: Download the Liquor License Application (PDF)

    For More Info Contact: Police Department, 847.599.7000
  13. Taxi Drivers License / Taxi Company
    14. Fee: Varies on type of license issued

    Municipal Code Reference:     Chapter 90

    To Apply:     Not available online, please call 

    For More Info Contact: Police Records, 847.599.7070