Macomb, IL · McDonough County
Liquor License Application
This 13-page application is for individuals or businesses seeking a Macomb liquor license and includes applicant statements, background-check authorizations, and a resident manager affidavit when applicable.
- 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
Applicants submit the completed application, required supporting documents, and a nonrefundable $500 fee to the Mayor, who serves as local liquor commissioner. The packet covers applicant and business details, license class, supporting authorizations, and a resident manager application and affidavit when applicable. The city says all signatures must be notarized and estimates the process takes 60–90 days; missing documentation may delay review. Applicants should contact the Mayor’s Office with questions about the process.
Who needs it
Individuals or businesses applying for a Macomb liquor license must submit the application, and a resident manager completes the related materials when applicable.
Why it needs a notary
The resident manager signs the affidavit before a notary, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn block; the application instructions also say to have all signatures notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the 13-page liquor license application and review the application steps and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the applicant and business information, include required supporting documents, and complete resident manager materials if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the signatures that require notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable documents during the online video session and complete the resident manager affidavit notarization, if required.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, supporting documents, and nonrefundable fee to the Mayor as directed in the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Macomb. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the form first, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable documents during the video session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the application.
- Do I need to notarize the resident manager affidavit?
- Yes. The affidavit includes a subscribed-and-sworn block for the resident manager and a notary. The application instructions also say to have all signatures notarized.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this application?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What documents and fee does the application require?
- The checklist calls for a completed application, supporting documents, and a nonrefundable $500 application fee. It lists items such as business formation records, insurance, and a proposed business plan.
Liquor License Application in other McDonough County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.