Willow Springs, IL · Cook County
Liquor License Application
This application requests a 2026 retail liquor license and is filed with the Village of Willow Springs Local Liquor Control Commissioner by a business or other applicant seeking to sell alcoholic liquor.
- 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 information about the applicant, business premises, ownership, managers, and license history, and includes a sworn statement that the answers are true and the liquor regulations will be followed. Applicants must complete all applicable sections and provide required attachments, which vary by business structure and circumstances. Each person identified in Paragraph 19 must also complete a Personal Interest Form; both the application and that form contain a sworn statement requiring notarization.
Who needs it
A business seeking a 2026 Willow Springs retail liquor license must file the application, and each person identified in Paragraph 19 must complete a Personal Interest Form.
Why it needs a notary
The application and Personal Interest Form each carry a jurat stating “SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME”; the applicant and each required personal-interest signer sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the 2026 Liquor License Application and review the application and attached Personal Interest Form.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in all applicable sections and prepare the attachments required for your applicant and business type.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each required signer.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Take the oath and sign the application and applicable Personal Interest Forms when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed forms and required attachments to the Village of Willow Springs as directed by the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Willow Springs. 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?
- Complete the application and any required Personal Interest Forms, then book with a commissioned online notary. Each signer must take the oath and sign before the notary during the online session.
- Do I need to notarize the Personal Interest Form too?
- Yes. The form text includes a “SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME” block on both the liquor license application and the Personal Interest Form.
- Who must sign the liquor license application?
- The form says a sole owner signs; all general partners sign for a partnership; and the President and Secretary sign for a corporation. Each person designated in Paragraph 19 must complete and sign a Personal Interest Form.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, and recognizes notarial acts by officers authorized where performed. Ask the Village about its submission procedures; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
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