Do I need a notary for the Retail Liquor License Application?

No. The application does not require notarization. It lists applicable affidavits among the materials to provide but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.

What documents should I include with the application?

The checklist calls for applicable affidavits, proof of ownership or a lease, a business floor plan, liability insurance, and other items that may apply, such as articles of incorporation.

How much is the application fee?

The instructions list a $500 application fee and a separate fingerprinting fee of $50 per person.

Westchester, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Retail Liquor License Application

Businesses seeking a Westchester retail liquor license use this application to provide applicant, ownership, business, and license-class information.

What this form is

The application requests a retail liquor license for a specified term and asks for details about the applicant, business, ownership, and requested license class. The city’s checklist calls for a completed application, applicable affidavits, a $500 application fee, and supporting documents, including proof of property ownership or a lease, a floor plan, and liability insurance. The instructions say submitting an application does not guarantee a license.

Who needs it

A business or individual applying for a new or renewal retail liquor license in Westchester should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and $500 application fee to the Westchester Liquor Commission at Village Hall, 10300 W. Roosevelt Rd., Westchester, IL 60154. The document directs applicants to contact the Westchester Police Department at 708-345-0060 to process fingerprinting, with a $50 fee per person.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it lists applicable affidavits among the required materials but does not say they must be notarized or sworn, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Retail Liquor License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the required applicant, business, ownership, and requested license-class information.
3
Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to gather applicable affidavits, the application fee, and required supporting documents.
4
Submit To The Liquor Commission
Send the application and $500 fee to the Westchester Liquor Commission at the Village Hall address listed in the instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Retail Liquor License Application?: No. The application does not require notarization. It lists applicable affidavits among the materials to provide but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Retail Liquor License Application?: Send the application and $500 application fee to the Westchester Liquor Commission at Village Hall, 10300 W. Roosevelt Rd., Westchester, IL 60154.
What documents should I include with the application?: The checklist calls for applicable affidavits, proof of ownership or a lease, a business floor plan, liability insurance, and other items that may apply, such as articles of incorporation.
How much is the application fee?: The instructions list a $500 application fee and a separate fingerprinting fee of $50 per person.

Need something notarized?

This Retail Liquor License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.