Gurnee, IL · Lake County
Liquor License Application
This application collects business, ownership, and liquor manager details for people seeking a Village of Gurnee liquor license, and includes an affidavit the liquor manager must sign under oath.
- 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 form gathers details about the business, its owners and liquor manager, including information about prior licenses and legal history. Applicants submit the completed application to the Village of Gurnee with a $275 non-refundable check and three letters of reference; the form also notes that the Police Department will contact the applicant to arrange fingerprinting.
Who needs it
A business seeking a Village of Gurnee liquor license should complete the application, including the liquor manager or agent and each individual with a business interest.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Village of Gurnee liquor license application and review its business, applicant, and affidavit sections.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the requested business and applicant details, answer the questions, and gather the required reference letters.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the liquor manager's affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session; do not sign it beforehand.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the completed application, $275 non-refundable check, and three reference letters to the Village of Gurnee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gurnee. 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 submit the completed liquor license application?
- The form says to submit the completed application to the Village of Gurnee with a non-refundable $275 check and three letters of reference. The Police Department will contact you to arrange fingerprinting.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The liquor manager signs the affidavit and swears that the statements are true and correct. Sign it before the notary, rather than signing it in advance.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. A notarial act performed outside Illinois may also be recognized when the officer is authorized where the act takes place.
- Who must provide information on the application?
- The application requests information about the business and liquor manager or agent. For a partnership or corporation, it also requests the same information for each person with a business interest as described on the form.
- What if I am unsure whether an online notarization will be accepted?
- The form directs applicants to submit the completed application to the Village of Gurnee. Confirm with the city or village if unsure about its submission or notarization procedures.
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