Montgomery, IL · Kane County
Retail Liquor License Application
This five-page application collects business, ownership, manager, premises, and background information from anyone applying for or renewing a retail liquor license in Montgomery.
- 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 Village of Montgomery uses this application for new and renewal retail liquor licenses covering the January 1–December 31 license term. Applicants provide business and ownership details, information about managers and the premises, and background disclosures. The village requires a fully completed, signed, notarized original along with supporting materials, including insurance proof, a bond, premises documents, a floor plan, and identification. A background-check fee applies to each person listed, and applicants and managers must be fingerprinted after submission.
Who needs it
Businesses seeking a new or renewed Montgomery retail liquor license must complete the application, including the listed applicants, owners, officers, partners, and managers.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the applicant or authorized signers must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Download the Village of Montgomery retail liquor license application and review its instructions and supporting-document checklist.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the application for a new license or renewal, provide required applicant and business details, and gather the listed attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant or other authorized signers.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the original notarized application and required supporting materials to the Village of Montgomery.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Montgomery. 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 retail liquor license application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the jurat while the notary witnesses you, and submit the original notarized application with the required supporting materials.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application requires an original signed, notarized copy and includes a statement that it was subscribed and sworn before a notary. The applicant or authorized signers must sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for notaries commissioned in Illinois, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm the village's submission procedures if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form lists proof of dram shop liability insurance, a $1,000 bond, a lease or proof of ownership, a floor plan, BASSET certificate, identification for everyone listed, and a background-check fee per person.
- How are fingerprints handled?
- The application says applicants and managers listed on the form must be fingerprinted after the application and required items are submitted. The fingerprinting will be scheduled after submission.
Retail Liquor License Application in other Kane County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.