West Chicago, IL · DuPage County
Liquor License Application
This application collects business, ownership, and eligibility details from people or legal entities seeking a new or renewed liquor license, along with sworn statements from applicants and people with a personal interest.
- 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 is for a new or renewal liquor license and asks about the applicant, the business premises, ownership, and eligibility, with additional sheets allowed for complete answers. It also includes a personal interest form for relevant individuals, which must be attached to the application. The form requires the applicant and each person completing a personal interest form to swear to their statements before a notary.
Who needs it
A person or legal entity applying for a new or renewed liquor license, plus each person required to submit a Liquor License Personal Interest Form, needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application and Personal Interest Form each have a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant and each personal-interest signer must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the liquor license application and its attached Personal Interest Form.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill out the application completely, attach additional sheets as needed, and complete required personal interest forms.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for each required sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable form or forms in front of the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the city’s instructions to submit the completed application and required attachments.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Chicago. 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 online?
- Complete the application and any required Personal Interest Forms, then book an appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statements during the video session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the forms.
- Do I need to notarize both the application and personal interest form?
- The application and the Personal Interest Form each include a subscribed-and-sworn statement before a notary. Have each required signer complete the applicable jurat; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize these forms remotely?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm that the city will accept your notarized forms if unsure.
- Who must sign the liquor license application?
- The form specifies different signers by applicant type: a sole owner; at least two partners or an authorized agent; a corporate president and secretary or two authorized agents; or at least two authorized agents for other applicants.
Other forms in West Chicago
Liquor License Application in other DuPage County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.