Do I need a notary for the Temporary Liquor License Application?

No. The application has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block. The document does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Temporary Liquor License Application?

Submit the completed application to the City of Waukegan Licensing Department, First Floor, Window #5, at 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Include the $50-per-day fee and required supporting proof.

What documents must accompany the application?

The instructions require proof of dram shop liability insurance naming the City of Waukegan as an additional insured, and proof of a valid state liquor permit or license for the special event.

When should I apply for a temporary liquor license?

The checklist says the application deadline is 30 days before the event. It also notes that a separate Special Events application may be required.

Waukegan, IL · Lake County

No notary required

Temporary Liquor License Application

Organizations apply with this form for a temporary liquor license to sell alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises at a special event.

What this form is

This application requests a temporary liquor license for alcoholic liquor sold for consumption on the premises at a special event. The instructions say to apply 30 days before the event and submit the application fee, proof of dram shop liability insurance, and proof of a valid state liquor permit or license. Applicants provide business details and describe the event, including its type, appeal, reason for liquor sales, and location.

Who needs it

Organizations seeking to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises at a Waukegan special event should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the City of Waukegan Licensing Department, First Floor, Window #5, 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Include the $50-per-day application fee and required insurance and liquor permit or license proof.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the form does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Temporary Liquor License Application and review its instructions and checklist.
2
Complete The Application
Type or print clearly, provide the business and event details, and sign and date the acknowledgment.
3
Gather Required Proof
Include proof of dram shop liability insurance and a valid state liquor permit or license; check whether a separate Special Events application is required.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application, required proof, and $50-per-day fee to the Waukegan Licensing Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Liquor License Application?: No. The application has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block. The document does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Temporary Liquor License Application?: Submit the completed application to the City of Waukegan Licensing Department, First Floor, Window #5, at 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Include the $50-per-day fee and required supporting proof.
What documents must accompany the application?: The instructions require proof of dram shop liability insurance naming the City of Waukegan as an additional insured, and proof of a valid state liquor permit or license for the special event.
When should I apply for a temporary liquor license?: The checklist says the application deadline is 30 days before the event. It also notes that a separate Special Events application may be required.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Liquor License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.