Sterling, IL · Whiteside County
Special Event Liquor License Application
Organizations apply for a Sterling special event liquor license by providing event details, applicant information, and the required supporting materials.
What this form is
This application is for an organization seeking a Sterling special event liquor license for a specific day and event purpose. It asks for the event date, hours, location, purpose, organization details, phone number, address, and applicant signature. The document lists a $50 fee per day and supporting materials, and says to submit at least 30 days in advance; applications submitted less than ten days before the event will not be issued.
Who needs it
An organization seeking a Sterling special event liquor license should complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 fee per day and says applications must be submitted 30 days in advance.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and the listed supporting materials do not require a notary.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the special event liquor license application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the event date, hours, location, purpose, organization details, phone number, and address, then sign and date it.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include the materials listed on the form: insurance certificate, property authority when needed, crowd control statement, and articles of incorporation.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Submit 30 days in advance.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the special event liquor license application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary; the listed supporting materials do not require a notary.
- How do I submit the special event liquor license application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application says to submit 30 days in advance.
- What materials does the application list?
- It lists a $50 fee per day, a certificate of insurance showing dram shop and liability coverage, property lease or written authority when needed, a crowd control statement, and articles of incorporation showing at least five years of incorporation.
- When must I submit the application?
- The form says to submit the application 30 days in advance. Applications submitted less than ten days before the event will not be issued.
Need something notarized?
This Special Event Liquor License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.