Algonquin, IL · McHenry County
Liquor License Application
This 12-page application is for businesses seeking a new or renewed Village liquor license and must be completed by the applicant with supporting materials.
- 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 asks for details about the business, premises, ownership, managers, and relevant licensing history, along with sworn answers and an applicant signature. The Village asks applicants to submit it with the applicable license fee, nonrefundable $500 application fee, proof of insurance, and other required documents, such as a lease, floor plan, photographs, and BASSET records. A background and fingerprint check is required before a license can be issued and may take up to 45 days.
Who needs it
A business applicant seeking a new or renewed Village liquor license must complete the application and provide the supporting documents and fees listed in the package.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the applicant must sign the application in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the liquor license application package from the Village of Algonquin.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicable business, ownership, manager, premises, and licensing information. Gather required attachments and fees.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application in the notary’s presence during the video session; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Return the completed application, fees, and supporting items to the Ganek Municipal Center as directed in the package.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Algonquin. 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 form but wait to sign. Book a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application says the applicant’s signature must be made in the presence of a notary and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this application remotely?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under 5 ILCS 312. Illinois also recognizes notarial acts performed outside the state by an officer authorized where the act occurs under 765 ILCS 30; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The package lists the applicable license fee, nonrefundable $500 application fee, proof of insurance, and other applicable items, including a lease, floor plan, photographs, and BASSET documents.
Liquor License Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.