Who can sign the liquor license change application?

The form says applications to change an owner, officer, or manager may be signed and submitted only by an authorized representative or agent of the licensee.

What must a new manager provide?

The form says new managers must submit a valid BASSET Certificate with the application.

Do I need a notary for the liquor license change application?

No. The form has a signature and date line for the authorized representative and does not identify a notarized attachment.

Aurora, IL · Kane County

No notary required

Application to Change Owner, Officer, or Manager (Liquor License)

An authorized representative or agent of a liquor licensee uses this application to report a change in the business’s owner, officer, or manager.

What this form is

Aurora’s application is for a liquor licensee changing an owner, officer, or manager. It asks for business and contact details, information about the person being replaced and the new person’s role, and a signature and date. A new owner or officer needs a background check approved by the Liquor Commissioner before final approval; a new manager must submit a valid BASSET Certificate.

Who needs it

An authorized representative or agent of an Aurora liquor licensee must submit this application when the business changes an owner, officer, or manager.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the authorized representative signs and dates the affidavit, and no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download Aurora’s application to change a liquor license owner, officer, or manager.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the licensed business and contact information, the former and new person’s names, and the new person’s role.
3
Gather Required Information
For a new manager, include a valid BASSET Certificate. A new owner or officer needs a background check approved before final approval.
4
Sign And Submit
Have an authorized representative or agent sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who can sign the liquor license change application?: The form says applications to change an owner, officer, or manager may be signed and submitted only by an authorized representative or agent of the licensee.
What must a new manager provide?: The form says new managers must submit a valid BASSET Certificate with the application.
Do I need a notary for the liquor license change application?: No. The form has a signature and date line for the authorized representative and does not identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the liquor license change application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application to Change Owner, Officer, or Manager (Liquor License) doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.