Keithsburg, IL · Mercer County
Retail Liquor License Application
This five-page application collects business, premises, ownership, and eligibility information from individuals or entities seeking a retail liquor license for a location in Keithsburg.
- 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 about the business structure, licensed premises, owners and managers, prior license history, and other details relevant to a retail liquor license. Applicants complete the applicable sections, provide the required signatures, and affirm that the statements are true and that they will follow the listed liquor-control requirements. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment and a section for approval by the Mayor and Liquor Control Commissioner.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, corporations, or LLCs applying for a retail liquor license for a business premises in Keithsburg need to complete the applicable sections.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the applicant or authorized signers whose names are subscribed to the application appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the five-page Retail Liquor License Application and review the sections and signature blocks.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Enter the business, premises, ownership, manager, and license-history information that applies to the applicant.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and check what identification and signers are needed.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge signing the application as directed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Ask the City Clerk how to submit the completed application and supporting materials for city review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Keithsburg. 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
- Who signs the retail liquor license application?
- The form provides signature sections for individuals or partnerships, LLC members, and corporate officers. The applicable applicant or authorized signers sign and acknowledge the application.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment stating that the signer appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing the instrument.
- How do I complete the notarization remotely?
- Book with a commissioned online notary, follow their instructions for identity verification, and sign during the video session when directed. Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes qualifying acts performed outside Illinois.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form says the Mayor and Liquor Control Commissioner may approve the application and authorize the City Clerk to prepare a license. Ask the City Clerk about submission details; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Retail Liquor License Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.