Northfield, IL · Cook County
Liquor License Application
This application requests a new or renewed Village liquor license and is filed by a business applicant or authorized agent seeking permission to sell or serve alcohol in Northfield.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects details about the applicant, business, ownership, managers, and prior liquor licenses, and includes an affidavit that must be notarized for each applicant. The Village requires the completed application and listed supporting documents and fees to be delivered to the Village Manager’s Office. The form says license approval takes at least 45 days and may take longer, and that other documents must be submitted before a license is valid.
Who needs it
A business seeking a new or renewed Northfield liquor license must submit the application, with each applicant completing the required sections and affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Village liquor license application and review its instructions and required attachments.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicable sections and gather the supporting documents and fees listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each applicant who must complete the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online notarization session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Deliver the completed application, notarized affidavit, supporting documents, and fees to the Village Manager’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Northfield. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the liquor license application affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange for each applicant to sign the affidavit before a notary. With Rush Notary, you can book a commissioned online notary and sign during a video session.
- Do I need to notarize the liquor license application?
- Yes. The application instructions call for a notarized affidavit, one for each applicant. Its affidavit section includes a sworn jurat for the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Illinois authorizes its notaries to perform electronic and remote notarizations under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312). The form does not specify online notarization procedures; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions list supporting documents such as proof of ownership or lease, a management company affidavit when applicable, and a notarized affidavit for each applicant. They also require the application and applicable fee.
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Liquor License Application in other Cook County cities
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