Machesney Park, IL · Winnebago County
Liquor License Application
This application collects business, ownership, management, and applicant details from people seeking a new or renewed Village of Machesney Park 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 asks applicants to identify the requested license class, describe the business and premises, disclose ownership and management information, and provide supporting documents such as proof of ownership or a lease, insurance, and employee information. The Village requires a notarized affidavit from each applicant with the completed application submitted to the Village Clerk’s Office. The form says approval requires at least 45 days and may take longer.
Who needs it
Each person applying for a new or renewed liquor license in the Village of Machesney Park must complete the applicable sections and provide a notarized affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment in the Affidavit section; each applicant signs the sworn statement and acknowledges the signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the liquor license application and review the instructions and required supporting documents.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the information that applies to the applicant and business, and gather the required attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for each applicant’s affidavit.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the affidavit during the online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Return the application, notarized affidavit, supporting documents, and required fees to the Village Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Machesney Park. 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 affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application and book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session, then include it with your application and supporting documents for the Village Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to notarize the entire liquor license application?
- The instructions require a notarized affidavit, one for each applicant. The notarial block appears in the Affidavit section; the form does not state that every page or section needs notarization.
- Can I submit the application before fingerprint results are received?
- The instructions say fingerprint results must be received before a license can be issued. They also require the completed application, applicable documents, and fees to be returned to the Village Clerk’s Office.
- Can an online notary notarize this affidavit?
- Illinois authorizes its notaries to perform electronic and remote notarizations, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Ask the Village about its submission procedures; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Liquor License Application in other Winnebago County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.