Hillsboro, IL · Montgomery County
Liquor License Application and Background Investigation Form
This form collects business, applicant, and background information from anyone applying for a new or renewal liquor license in Hillsboro.
- 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 the applicant’s contact details, proposed alcohol sales location, license class, and whether the location is near a church, school, or hospital. A manager or person responsible for alcohol sales also provides background details and authorizes the Hillsboro Police Department and City to obtain information for the license application. The applicant completes and signs the form, which includes a sworn statement for notarization.
Who needs it
Business applicants seeking a new or renewal liquor permit in Hillsboro should complete the application and background information for the responsible manager or alcohol sales person.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat; the applicant signs the background investigation authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Liquor License Application and Background Investigation Form from the City of Hillsboro.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, business, proposed location, license class, and background information requested.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the form during the video session when instructed so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed, notarized application to the City of Hillsboro.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hillsboro. 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?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign when instructed. Submit the notarized application to the City of Hillsboro.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat, so the applicant must sign before the notary.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests applicant and business details, the proposed sales location, liquor license class, and background information for the manager or person responsible for alcohol sales.
Liquor License Application and Background Investigation Form in other Montgomery County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.