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Chicago Business Direct is our new platform where you can renew your City of Chicago Business Licenses and your Weighing and Measuring Device certifications. Please click on the "Get Started Online" button at the bottom of the page to begin the renewal process.
- Business License Forms
The BIS pre-application form is for IN-PERSON City of...
- Business License Forms
The BIS pre-application form is for IN-PERSON City of Chicago business license applicants’ use at the Small Business Center only. BIS forms submitted via mail or email will NOT be processed. To apply online, please access Chicago Business Direct.
You must renew your license online via Chicago Business Direct to operate beyond the license expiration date. Create a User Profile by clicking on “Register Today” and following the instructions. License fees that are not paid on time may incur late fees and interest.
For these licenses, please download an application listed below. If you have questions about Automatic Amusement Devices, please call 312-74C-LERK (312-742-5375). For all other questions needs regarding business licenses, please contact the Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection .
The BIS pre-application form is for IN-PERSON City of Chicago business license applicants’ use at the Small Business Center only. BIS forms submitted via mail or email will NOT be processed. To apply online, please access Chicago Business Direct .
BACP’s online business license application system – Chicago Business Direct – allows business owners or legal representatives of business owners to apply for most City of Chicago business licenses. All business license applications started online must be completed online.
Using this site, you can apply for and manage a wide range of inspections, permits, licenses, and related processes and services, including 811 notifications. A list of departments, processes, and activity types supported by this site, along with links to helpful information, is listed below.
