Sterling, IL · Whiteside County
Retail Liquor License Application
This four-page application lets a single owner or partnership apply to the Local Liquor Commissioner for a City of Sterling retail liquor license and provide required applicant, business, and eligibility information.
- 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
Applicants seeking a City of Sterling retail liquor license use this form to provide personal and business details, answer questions about licensing history and eligibility, and agree to follow applicable laws and city ordinances. The application includes an affidavit affirming that the statements are true and that the applicant will not violate laws or ordinances in conducting the business. It also lists attachments, including a partner list, lease copy, manager’s application, and dram shop insurance.
Who needs it
A single owner or partnership applying to the Local Liquor Commissioner for a City of Sterling license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail needs this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Sterling retail liquor license application and review all four pages, including the affidavit and attachment list.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant and business information, answer each question, and gather any applicable listed attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit during the video session, as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and applicable attachments to the City of Sterling as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sterling. 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 affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the full application?
- The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat beneath its affidavit. Applicants signing that affidavit must swear or affirm the statements before the notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What attachments does the application list?
- The form lists a partner list, copy of the lease, manager’s application, and dram shop insurance, along with an expiration date for the insurance.
Retail Liquor License Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.