Edwardsville, IL · Madison County
Liquor License Application
This six-page application is for businesses and other applicants seeking a new or renewed City of Edwardsville retail liquor dealer’s license, filed with the City Clerk.
- 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 application collects business, premises, ownership, and manager details, along with applicant statements and required supporting documents, including liquor liability insurance and a surety bond. Applicants check whether they are applying for a new license or renewal and submit the completed materials to the Office of the City Clerk. New applicants must also arrange fingerprinting and a background check through the City Police Department, and the form notes additional steps for new or remodeled businesses.
Who needs it
Business owners or other applicants seeking a new or renewed City of Edwardsville retail liquor dealer’s license must complete and file this application with the City Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a state and county jurat stating applicants swear or affirm their statements are true; the applicant or authorized corporate signers sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the six-page Liquor License Application from the City of Edwardsville and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Print or type your answers, select new applicant or renewal, complete the statements, and gather the requested supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and have valid identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the application in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application and required supporting documents with the Office of the City Clerk; complete any other steps listed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Edwardsville. 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 liquor license application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm the application during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before a notary. The applicant or authorized corporate signers should sign before the notary.
- Can I submit the application online after notarization?
- The form says applications should be filed with the Office of the City Clerk, but does not specify an online filing option. Confirm the accepted submission method with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312), and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm the city’s requirements if unsure.
Liquor License Application in other Madison County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.