Washington, IL · Tazewell County
Application for Alcoholic Liquor License
This application gathers business, ownership, premises, and background information from individuals or entities seeking a City of Washington alcoholic 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 lets the Local Liquor Control Commission review whether an applicant qualifies for an alcoholic liquor license and keeps the submitted information in the city’s permanent file. Applicants should file it with the City Clerk at least 50 days before they plan to begin selling alcohol. The form instructions also require supporting documents, including proof of liquor liability insurance and a $1,000 surety bond; incomplete applications may be rejected.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, corporations, or limited liability companies applying for a Washington liquor license must complete the application and provide the required signatures and attachments.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the alcoholic liquor license application and review its instructions and list of required attachments.
- 2
Complete the Form
Answer all applicable questions and gather the supporting documents required for your business and premises.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the application under oath during the video session; arrange for every required signer to participate.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed, properly signed application and required documents with the City Clerk at City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Washington. 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
- Who must sign the liquor license application?
- The applicant signs under oath. For a partnership, all partners sign; for a corporation, two officers and the business manager sign. Each manager to be employed must also sign.
- How do I get the application notarized online?
- Complete the application but wait to sign. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign the sworn statement during the video appointment.
- Do I need to include supporting documents?
- Yes. The instructions list required attachments such as a $1,000 liquor license surety bond, liquor liability insurance certificate, and other documents depending on the applicant and premises.
- Can I submit an online-notarized application?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Other forms in Washington
Application for Alcoholic Liquor License in other Tazewell County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.