Fee: $25 Annually
Requirements:
- Copy of your certificate of insurance showing $50,000.00 for bodily injury and $100,000.00 for property damage.
Mt. Vernon is Going Mobile!
The city of Mt. Vernon has several licenses and permits for businesses. These allow business to have video gaming, sell tobacco and alcohol and several other things.
Some completed license applications may be submitted online while other applications must be downloaded and submitted in person, by mail, or by email to the City Clerk's Office located inside City Hall. Fees must be submitted with the completed application and can be made in person, by mail, or over the phone using a credit or debit card. Please make sure to provide all of the required documents and fees in order to process your application in a timely manner. The application will be reviewed and if approved, a license will be issued.
Click on a license below for submittal information, a link to the corresponding ordinance, and a list of the required fees and documents. If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office.
Business Licenses
Contact Information
City Clerk Office
1100 Main Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 68264
Phone: (618) 242 - 6815
Fax: (618) 242 - 6867
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mary Jo Pemberton
City Clerk
Email: cityclerk@mtvernon.com
Becky Barbour
Deputy City Clerk
Email: becky.barbour@mtvernon.com