Staunton, IL · Macoupin County
Liquor License Application
This application collects business, applicant, and manager details for individuals or partnerships seeking a liquor license for a business location in Staunton.
- 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
Use this form to apply for a liquor license for a business in Staunton, providing details about the applicants, premises, business operations, and licensing history. The application includes an affidavit in which applicants swear or affirm that their answers are true and agree to comply with applicable liquor regulations. The completed, signed application and required payment must be filed with the City Clerk; the form specifies that personal checks are not accepted unless certified.
Who needs it
Individuals or partners applying for a liquor license for a Staunton business must complete the application and provide the requested business and personal information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the liquor license application and review its instructions, license categories, and payment requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, business, premises, and licensing information, and attach a copy of the liquor liability insurance certificate.
- 3
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online notary session when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the signed application and required payment with the Staunton City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Staunton. 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 complete the notarized part of the liquor license application?
- Complete the application, but wait to sign the affidavit until you meet with the notary. The notary will administer the oath or affirmation and complete the “Subscribed and sworn to before me” section.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an affidavit with a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat. Applicants signing that affidavit must sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What must I submit with the completed application?
- The form says to file the properly completed and signed application with the City Clerk and include the required remittance payable to the City Treasurer. It lists accepted payment types and says personal checks are not accepted unless certified.