Entertainment Venue Operator

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This license type applies to any person or entity who owns or operates any Entertainment Venue, which includes, but is not limited to, theater, opera house, performing arts center, auditorium, concert/music hall, event/banquet hall, pool hall, sports arena/stadium, arcade/gaming center, miniature golf course, amusement park, skating rink, bowling alley, shooting gallery, challenge park, virtual reality facility, places with permanent stages, or places with dance floors larger than 99 square feet. The providing of video gaming shall not bring an establishment within the definition of an entertainment venue.

Application and all supporting documents must be submitted at least 30 days before the anticipated start of business.

Application Supplemental Documentation

Please attach the following documents to your application upon submission:

If Applicant will use a different name with the public than the name of the legal entity, proof of the DBA/Assumed Name is registered with the State of Illinois or the County of McLean
Premises Verification (lease or proof of ownership)
Penal Bond in the amount of $2,000
Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Must hold a minimum amount of $1,000,000 General Liability
- Must have Legal Entity Name, DBA (Assumed Name), and Establishment Address listed
- Must have the City of Bloomington (115 E. Washington St.) listed as the Certificate Holder (Additional Insured)

Renewal Documents

This application is for those who already have an Entertainment Venue Operator License with the City of Bloomington. Once submitted, documents will be reviewed and a staff member will reach out within 5 business days with the results of your renewal application.

Note: Payment and all necessary documents must be submitted in order for a submission to be considered complete.

Affidavit of License Renewal

Associated Fees

City of Bloomington, Illinois

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