Mount Vernon, IL · Jefferson County
Liquor License Application
This 10-page application lets individuals, partnerships, corporations, or clubs apply to the City of Mount Vernon for a license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail.
- 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 identifies the requested license class, business premises, applicant or entity details, and information about managers and owners. Mount Vernon requires applicants to complete and sign the application and attach the listed documents and fees; the form includes an acknowledgment before the Mayor’s approval and City Clerk’s filing. The application also includes a separate criminal history and background check authorization and release.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, corporations, or clubs applying to sell alcoholic liquor at retail in Mount Vernon must complete the sections that apply to them.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the applicant, partner, officer, or agent named in it signs or acknowledges the instrument before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the liquor license application and review the license classes, instructions, required documents, and fees.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Fill in the sections for the applicant type and license class, then gather the supporting documents listed on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment block.
- 4
Acknowledge on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge the application during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed, notarized application with required documents and fees to the City Clerk as directed by Mount Vernon.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Vernon. 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 applicable application sections, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Acknowledge the application during the session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting it.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The application includes an acknowledgment block for the applicant, partner, officer, or agent named in it. Sign or acknowledge the instrument before the notary, and confirm who must appear for your application.
- What documents and fees does the application list?
- The form lists items such as proof of residence, a deed or lease, tax documentation, dram shop liability insurance, and a license fee. Requirements vary by applicant type and license class.
- Can I submit the notarized application online?
- The form says completed applications must include required documentation, but does not specify an online submission method. Contact the City Clerk for submission instructions; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this application remotely?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its authorized notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Check that the city accepts your notarized document.
Liquor License Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.