Elwood, IL · Will County
New Business Liquor License Application
This application is for individuals and business entities seeking a Village of Elwood retail liquor license, with applicant details, background-check authorization, tax certification, and a sworn signature.
- 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 collects information about the applicant, business premises, ownership or lease, managers, and eligibility, and authorizes a background investigation. New retail liquor businesses must submit it to the Village as part of the licensing process; the procedures also call for fingerprinting and supporting materials, including premises images, health compliance, and insurance documentation.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other applicants seeking a new Village of Elwood retail liquor license must complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat and acknowledgment wording; the applicant, and the required corporate or partnership signers, sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the New Business Liquor License Application and review the procedures and signature pages.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant and business details, answer the questions, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear on the video session and sign the application in front of the notary as instructed.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the notarized application and required supporting materials to the Village of Elwood.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elwood. 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 liquor license application notarized online?
- Complete the application first, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and check with the Village about submitting the notarized application and supporting materials.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application says it is sworn to and subscribed before a notary, and includes acknowledgment language. The applicant and applicable corporate or partnership signers should follow the form’s signature instructions.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Illinois 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.
- What else does the Village request with the application?
- The procedures list fingerprinting and supporting items such as premises photos or sketches, county health compliance, proof of ownership or a lease, and liquor liability insurance. The application also calls for a state liquor license copy.