East Peoria, IL · Tazewell County
Retailer’s Liquor License Application
This nine-page application collects business and individual background information from people seeking a City of East Peoria retailer’s liquor license, along with supporting documents listed on its checklist.
- 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 is for all applicants seeking a City of East Peoria retailer’s liquor license. Applicants provide information about the business, proposed licensed premises, ownership, and—in Part 4—individuals connected to the applicant. The form also asks applicants to certify their statements and includes a checklist of supporting items, such as a current lease or purchase agreement, financial statement, insurance, and bond certificate. Complete the applicable parts and submit the required materials and fees to the city.
Who needs it
Any person or business applying for a City of East Peoria retailer’s liquor license must complete the required parts and provide the checklist items.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes sworn acknowledgment blocks for the Part 4 individual and the applicant’s certification; the person signing each applicable block appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the retailer’s liquor license application and review the nine-page form and its checklist.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the parts required for your applicant type and gather the supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each applicable signer.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary by video and sign the applicable sworn acknowledgment block when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the application instructions to submit the completed form, required supporting documents, and fees to the City of East Peoria.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Peoria. 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 applicable application sections, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable sworn acknowledgment block during the video session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the application.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The form contains sworn acknowledgment blocks for the Part 4 individual and the applicant’s certification. The applicable signer must appear before a notary and swear that the information provided is truthful.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the checklist request?
- The checklist names a current lease or purchase agreement, financial statement, Dram Shop Liability Insurance, articles of incorporation, and a $500 city bond certificate, among other requirements.
Other forms in East Peoria
Retailer’s Liquor License Application in other Tazewell County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.