Get Completed Application For Certification As A Bona Fide Civic Organization Form 2009-2025

Filling out the Completed Application For Certification As A Bona Fide Civic Organization Form is an important process for organizations seeking to register as civic organizations in Illinois. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to ensure that you complete the application accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete your application correctly.

1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the application form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Enter the name of your organization in the designated field provided at the top of the form.
3. Provide the address of your organization's office along with the corresponding county where you conduct transactions, ensuring that you do not use a post office box number.
4. Input your organization's current listed telephone number, ensuring that it is valid and accessible.
5. List the names, titles, addresses (no post office boxes), and telephone numbers of the principal officers of your organization in the provided format.
6. Indicate whether your organization promotes civic, patriotic or political goals by checking 'Yes' or 'No.' If 'Yes,' attach the necessary documentation to support this affirmation.
7. Confirm that your organization is organized within the State of Illinois or primarily conducts its activities there by selecting 'Yes' or 'No.'
8. Select 'Yes' or 'No' to confirm if your organization is non-profit.
9. Confirm that your organization continuously maintains a business location within Illinois by responding 'Yes' or 'No.'
10. Describe your organization's qualifications in the space provided, ensuring comprehensive details about why your organization should be classified as a bona fide civic organization.
11. If applicable, provide a list of local chapters or affiliates in the required format, or write 'not applicable' if not related.
12. At the bottom of the form, have the principal officer sign, provide their title, and date the application. Make sure the statement is completed under oath and include a notary public's signature for verification.
13. Ensure the application is submitted at least 90 days prior to the next election. Save your changes, download a copy for your records, and print the final version for submission.

Complete your form online today to ensure your organization's timely certification.