Prospect Heights, IL · Cook County
Retail Liquor License Application
This application collects business and applicant details for individuals, corporations, or partnerships seeking a retail liquor license from the City of Prospect Heights.
- 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
Use this four-page application to provide business, ownership, and applicant information when applying for a City of Prospect Heights retail liquor license. The applicant swears that the information is true and correct, then signs the application before a notary. The form also lists items to provide with the application: a $200 non-refundable fee, fingerprinting and background-check authorization, dram shop insurance, a list of Basset-trained employees, and an establishment floor plan.
Who needs it
An individual, corporation, or partnership applying for a retail liquor license from the City of Prospect Heights needs to complete this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the four-page retail liquor license application from the City of Prospect Heights.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant and business information, answer the questions, and review the listed items to provide.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Make the sworn declaration and sign before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and the listed fee and supporting items to the City of Prospect Heights.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Prospect Heights. 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 notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book an appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn declaration during the video session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the application and listed items.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat stating that the applicant is sworn under oath, with a space for the notary’s signature and commission expiration.
- What items does the application say to provide?
- The checklist calls for a $200 non-refundable application fee, fingerprinting and criminal background-check authorization, dram shop insurance, a list of Basset-trained employees, and a floor plan showing bar and liquor service areas.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Retail Liquor License Application in other Cook County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.