Winnetka, IL · Cook County
Annual Liquor License Application
This 11-page application requests an annual Village liquor license and is filed by a business or individual seeking to sell or serve alcoholic beverages in Winnetka.
- 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
Applicants use this form to request a Village liquor license, select a license class, describe the business and premises, and provide business and personal background information. The Village requires the application and listed supporting materials, including a signed affidavit, insurance certificate, proposed menu, and premises diagram; the form says incomplete applications will not be processed. Applicants must also obtain a State of Illinois Retailer’s Liquor License before serving alcoholic beverages.
Who needs it
A business or individual seeking an annual Village liquor license for a Winnetka premises must complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit on page 5 has a sworn-to-before-me block; each person who signed Section IX must sign the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Village’s Annual Liquor License Application and review the instructions and license classifications.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicable sections and gather the required supporting documents, including the affidavit and premises materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicant affidavit on page 5.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each required applicant signs the affidavit in front of the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, and required attachments to the Village of Winnetka.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Winnetka. 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
- Which part of the application needs notarization?
- The applicant affidavit on page 5 includes a sworn-to-before-me block. The form says everyone who signed Section IX must also sign the affidavit.
- How do I complete the affidavit online?
- Complete the application, gather the required attachments, and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session, then submit the completed application and attachments to the Village.
- Do I need a separate state liquor license?
- Yes. The application says applicants must obtain a State of Illinois Retailer’s Liquor License in addition to the Village license, and submit it before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Can I notarize this application remotely?
- Illinois authorizes its notaries to perform electronic and remote notarizations and recognizes acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Annual Liquor License Application in other Cook County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.