Fairfield, ME · Somerset County
Waiver of Public Hearing for Liquor License Renewal
This waiver lets a liquor license renewal applicant ask Fairfield’s municipal officers to skip a public hearing after holding a license for five consecutive years without complaints.
- 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 states that an applicant who has held a liquor license for the prior five years without a complaint may request a waiver of the public hearing for renewal. The applicant signs the request and swears that the business meets those conditions; the form cites MRSA, Title 28A, Section 653.
Who needs it
A Fairfield liquor license renewal applicant seeking to waive a public hearing must complete this form and attest to five consecutive years of licensure without complaints.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat; the liquor license applicant signs the waiver before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Waiver of Public Hearing for Liquor License Renewal from Fairfield.
- 2
Complete The Waiver
Enter your business information and date, then attest to the five-year license and no-complaint conditions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the waiver during the video session and complete the jurat with the notary.
- 5
Submit To Fairfield
Send the completed, notarized waiver to Fairfield’s municipal officers as directed by the town.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fairfield. 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 request a liquor license hearing waiver in Fairfield?
- Complete the waiver, attest that your business held a liquor license for five consecutive years without complaints, sign before a notary, and submit it to Fairfield’s municipal officers.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat and a Notary Public signature line.
- Can I sign the waiver with an online notary?
- Maine law authorizes a commissioned online notary to perform remote notarizations under 4 M.R.S. §1915, effective July 1, 2023. Confirm Fairfield’s submission requirements before signing.
- Where should I submit the completed waiver?
- The form names Fairfield’s municipal officers as the recipients of the waiver request. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.