Springfield, IL · Sangamon County
Liquor License Application
This six-page application lets a business owner or purchaser provide information and attestations required to request a City of Springfield liquor license.
- 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 details about the business, its ownership, location, financing, and applicants, with additional information required when purchasing an existing business. Springfield requires applicants to submit it to request a liquor license; filing alone does not authorize alcohol sales, and the license must be issued before the business begins operating. Part V includes sworn attestations about the application and debts owed to the City.
Who needs it
A proposed new liquor business or purchaser of an existing business must complete the application and provide the information and attachments relevant to its ownership type.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the six-page liquor license application from the City of Springfield.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the sections that apply to the business and gather required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the Part V affidavit and any required notarized attachment.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed application and required attachments with the City of Springfield.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 and book a commissioned online notary. The required applicants sign the Part V affidavit during the video session, where the notary administers the oath and completes the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize attachments as well as the affidavit?
- The form says a lease attached to a new-business application must be notarized and dated by the notary. For a purchase of an existing business, it requires a notarized letter of relinquishment from the current licensee.
- Who must sign the affidavit?
- The form requires signatures from the individual applicant, all partners, specified limited partners, corporate officers and directors, and stockholders with more than 50% ownership. Check the application for the requirements that apply to your business structure.
- Can I sell alcohol after filing the application?
- No. The application warns that filing does not permit alcohol sales; the requested license must be issued before the business operates.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Other forms in Springfield
Liquor License Application in other Sangamon County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.