Malta, IL · DeKalb County
Liquor License Application
This application requests a Village of Malta liquor license and is filed by a business applicant or authorized agent seeking permission to operate an establishment that sells or serves alcohol.
- 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 business, ownership, premises, operating-hours, floor-plan, outdoor-seating, security, signage, training, insurance, and licensing information for review by the Village. Applicants must submit the required fee, background investigation forms for each owner and manager, supporting documents, and sworn statements; incomplete applications are returned, and the application is not sent to the Liquor Commissioner until background investigations are complete.
Who needs it
A business applicant seeking a Village of Malta liquor license must complete this form and provide the listed information, fees, background forms, and supporting documents.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Malta liquor license application and review Chapter 6 as the form strongly encourages.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the business, ownership, premises, operations, and certification sections, and gather required attachments and fees.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary and confirm with the Village that it accepts remote notarization for this form.
- 4
Sign Under Oath On Video
Sign the application under oath before the notary, following the notary’s instructions and the Village’s signature requirements.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application, supporting documents, and required fees to the Village of Malta.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Malta. 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, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign under oath. The form requires an original signature and says rubber or electronic stamps will not be accepted, so check with the Village about its requirements for remote notarization.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The application’s oath and notary section appears after the applicant’s certifications. The applicant or authorized agent must sign under oath before the notary; the form separately requires background investigation forms for each owner and manager to be signed and notarized.
- What supporting documents and fees does the application require?
- The form lists a $2,500 non-refundable application fee and a $50 non-refundable background investigation fee for each owner and manager. It also requests supporting items such as floor plans, insurance, training certificates, state and RBT applications, and other documents listed in its checklist.
- Can I submit the application with an electronic signature?
- The form states that the application must be signed by an owner, officer, partner, or officially authorized agent, and that the signature must be original. It says rubber and electronic stamps will not be accepted; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Ask the Village whether it accepts a remotely notarized version of this application.
Liquor License Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.