Pekin, IL · Tazewell County
One-Day Liquor License Application for New Applicants
This application is for a new applicant seeking a one-day liquor license, and it is submitted with event details and supporting documents to the City of Pekin.
- 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
This four-page application gathers the new applicant’s personal and background information, event details, and agreements related to the proposed one-day liquor license. The application checklist calls for a location map, Pekin Special Event Application, state one-day liquor license, dram coverage proof naming the City as an additional insured, and a criminal background check. The applicant signs a declaration under oath; the form also includes City approval and department coordination sections.
Who needs it
A person applying for a one-day liquor license as a new applicant, rather than as an existing liquor license holder, uses this form for the proposed event.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary; the person making the declaration signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Pekin one-day liquor license application for a new applicant.
- 2
Complete the Form
Answer all questions and enter the applicant, event, and premise details. Gather the supporting documents listed on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the declaration’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the declaration during the remote notarization session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the signed application and required attachments to the City of Pekin using its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pekin. 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 complete the notarized declaration?
- Complete the application, but wait to sign the declaration until you meet with a notary. The form’s jurat says the declaration must be subscribed and sworn to before the notary.
- Do I need supporting documents with this application?
- The form lists a location map, a City of Pekin Special Event Application, proof of dram coverage naming the City as an additional insured, and a criminal background check. Its completion checklist also lists a copy of the state one-day liquor license.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by notaries authorized in Illinois, and recognizes acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm remote acceptance with the city or village if unsure.
- Where do I submit the application and attachments?
- The form is a City of Pekin application and includes a completion checklist and City approval section. Contact the City for submission instructions and any event-specific requirements.