Freeport, IL · Stephenson County
Application for License to Sell Alcoholic Liquor at Retail
This seven-page application requests a Freeport retail liquor license and is filed by a business owner or authorized agent seeking a new license, renewal, or transfer.
- 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 business, ownership, manager, premises, eligibility, insurance, and license-class information for the City of Freeport Liquor Commission. Applicants must submit the applicable fees and supporting documents, which can include background checks, proof of property rights, insurance, and business records. The form requires a sworn certification and an original signature before a notary; incomplete information may result in the license not being issued.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized agent seeking a new Freeport retail liquor license, renewing one, or transferring a license must complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or authorized agent signs the sworn Applicants’ Certification before a notary, who completes the form’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat and notarial signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the retail liquor license application and review its instructions and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the business, ownership, premises, eligibility, insurance, and license information that applies to your application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and have acceptable identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the Applicants’ Certification in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the required fees and supporting documents, then submit the application to the City Clerk as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Freeport. 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 retail liquor license application notarized?
- Complete the application, then sign its Applicants’ Certification during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. The form calls for an original signature before a notary; check with the City Clerk about submitting a remotely notarized copy.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the application must be signed by an owner, officer, or partner, with an original signature before a notary. Its certification is sworn or affirmed.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form calls for the applicable issuance and license fees and supporting items based on the application, such as insurance documentation, property records, and background checks. Requirements vary by applicant and license type.
- Can a remote online notary notarize this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under 765 ILCS 30. Freeport's form requires an original signature before a notary; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
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