Winnetka, IL · Cook County

Class C Special Event Liquor Application

This seven-page application is for civic, fraternal, service, or charitable not-for-profit organizations seeking Winnetka approval to sell liquor at a special event.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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 requests event, organization, officer, and background information for a Class C license allowing an eligible not-for-profit organization to sell liquor at a special occasion. Submit the completed form, license fee, dram shop insurance certificate and coverage information, and Illinois Department of Revenue tax exemption letter to the Winnetka Police Department. The application also requires proof of a state liquor license before the event.

Who needs it

An eligible not-for-profit organization applying to sell liquor at a picnic, festival, theatre night, or similar special occasion in Winnetka needs this application.

Why it needs a notary

The affidavit has a jurat stating “subscribed and sworn to”; the applicant or authorized agent signs the affidavit before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Get the Class C Special Event Liquor Application and review its instructions and required attachments.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Fill in the event, organization, officer, and background information. Attach any additional sheets and required documents.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange an online notarization for the affidavit signed by the applicant or authorized agent.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and complete the notarial process.

  5. 5

    Submit to the Police Department

    Send the completed application, fee, and required attachments to the Winnetka Police Department; provide proof of the state liquor license before the event.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Winnetka. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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

Who signs the affidavit?
The applicant or an authorized agent signs the affidavit and must also sign the application. The affidavit states that the application information is true and that the signer is authorized to apply.
Do I need a notary for this application?
Yes. The affidavit includes a jurat and says it must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The applicant or authorized agent signs that affidavit before the notary.
How do I submit the completed application?
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Winnetka Police Department at 410 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. The form also requires proof of a state liquor license before the event.
Can I use remote online notarization?
Illinois authorizes its notaries to perform electronic and remote notarizations, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or village if unsure.

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