Licensing
In addition to vehicle stickers, the Village issues animal, business (including food handler and outdoor seating licenses), liquor, and taxi licenses.
Animal licenses
All dogs and cats in Wilmette are subject to a one time registration with the Village. The registration fee is $5.00 and you will be given a tag which should be placed on the pet's collar. Should a pet become lost, this will allow the Village to identify the pet's owner so that it may be returned home. Pet owners are required by Cook County to maintain current rabies inoculations for their dogs and cats.
Please click here to download an Animal License Application
Business Licenses
Businesses are required annually to obtain a general business license. General business license fees are determined by the gross interior square feet of the business and are due by January 1 each year. Fees for businesses are as follows:
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Type of Business
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Cost of License
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Care Facility (any size)
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$50
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Contractor (any size)
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$75
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Area of less than 3,000 interior sq feet
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$80
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Area of 3,001 to 10,000 interior sq feet
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$160
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Area over 10,000 interior sq feet
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$235
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Businesses operating within a residential property are not required to pay for a general license. It is, however, recommended that these businesses complete a Business License Application and contact the Department of Community Development to ensure that they are in compliance with the Village Code.
In addition to the general license fee, food handlers and gasoline service stations are also required to pay a specialty license fee. Fees for food handlers are as follows:
Food Handler License
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Category
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Cost of License
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Category 1 (Full Service Restaurant)
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$175
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Category 2 (Limited to one or two preparation items)
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$305
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Category 3 (No potential Hazards)
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$435
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Category 4 (Pre Packaged food only)
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$50*
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*Fee is subject to change
Outdoor Restaurant Seating License
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Location of Seating
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Cost of License
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Private Property
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$25
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Public Property
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$50
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Liquor licenses are maintained by the Deputy Village Clerk. For more information call 847-853-7511.
Taxi Licenses
Taxi licenses are administered by the Police Department. For more information call 847-256-1200.