Anna, IL · Union County
Special Event Liquor License Application
This application requests a liquor license for a special event on City property and is filed by the business, organization, or person seeking the 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 form collects applicant and event details, eligibility answers, supporting documents, and insurance information for a special-event liquor license on City property. It says to submit the application at least 45 days before the event alongside a Property Use Application; the Illinois state license or permit must be provided at least 14 days before the event. The applicant and premises manager have separate affidavit and background-check authorization pages.
Who needs it
A business, organization, or person applying for a special-event liquor license on City property must complete the application and provide the listed supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant and premises manager sign separate affidavit and background-check authorization blocks, each labeled “subscribed and sworn to before me,” in front of a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City of Anna special-event liquor license application and review its requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant and event details, answer the eligibility questions, and gather the listed attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment for the applicant and premises manager to notarize their required pages.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the affidavit and authorization pages during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the application with a Property Use Application and required supporting documents to the City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Anna. 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 needs to sign before a notary?
- The form provides separate affidavit and background-check authorization pages for the applicant and premises manager. Each signature block says to subscribe and swear before a notary.
- How do I apply for a special-event liquor license?
- Complete the application and eligibility questions, gather the listed attachments, and submit it with a Property Use Application at least 45 days before the event. Provide the state license or permit at least 14 days before the event.
- Do I need to notarize the background-check authorization?
- Yes. The applicant’s and premises manager’s background-check authorization pages each include a “subscribed and sworn to before me” notary block.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Illinois law permits electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form does not specify how the City accepts notarized documents, so confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Special Event Liquor License Application in other Illinois cities
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