Carbondale, IL · Jackson County
New Retail Liquor License Application
Carbondale businesses use this application to request a retail liquor license and provide details about ownership, premises, operations, and supporting documents.
What this form is
This application is for businesses seeking a new Carbondale retail liquor license. It asks for business and ownership information, the requested license classification, premises and operating details, and required supporting documents; the application lists a $100 fee. The completed application must be submitted for consideration by the Local Liquor Control Commission, with an optional preliminary review by the Liquor Advisory Board.
Who needs it
A business or other applicant seeking a new retail liquor license for an establishment in Carbondale needs to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application through the City’s permits and applications portal, by email to the City Clerk’s Office, or in person at City Hall, 200 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form also calls for a signed Criminal History and Credit Check Release form for qualifying beneficial owners.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the New Retail Liquor License Application and review its instructions and license classifications.
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Complete the Application
Enter business, ownership, license, premises, and operating information, and have the applicable applicants sign and date it.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the listed supporting documents, including the signed Criminal History and Credit Check Release form for qualifying beneficial owners.
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Submit to the City
Submit through the City’s permits and applications portal, by email to the City Clerk’s Office, or in person at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the New Retail Liquor License Application?
- Businesses and other applicants seeking a new retail liquor license for an establishment in Carbondale use this application.
- What information and attachments does the application require?
- It requests business, ownership, license classification, premises, and operating details. Listed attachments include business registration, a health department permit, property documentation, insurance, and a signed background release.
- Do I need a notary for the New Retail Liquor License Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It also calls for a signed Criminal History and Credit Check Release form for qualifying beneficial owners.
- How do I submit the New Retail Liquor License Application?
- Submit it through the City’s permits and applications portal, by email to the City Clerk’s Office, or in person at City Hall, 200 South Illinois Avenue.