Grand Rapids, MI · Kent County

No notary required

Liquor License Application

Grand Rapids businesses use this application to provide business, ownership, and operator information when applying for a liquor license.

What this form is

This business license application collects information about the business, its location, ownership, and the people responsible for its operations and accounting records. Part II says it must be submitted with all license applications and asks applicants to read and initial statements about the application, fees, disclosure, inspections, and zoning. The applicant also signs and dates the application.

Who needs it

A business applying for a liquor license in Grand Rapids needs this application, with Part II completed and submitted with the license application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the City Clerk's Office for city use.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it includes an affirmation, but no separate sworn or notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Grand Rapids Liquor License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the requested business, ownership, and responsible-person information, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Additional Owner Information

    Attach a list if there are additional owners, partners, or corporate officers.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Submit the form with Part II to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Liquor License Application?
No. The application provides spaces for the applicant's signature and date, but no notary block or notarized attachment is identified.
How do I submit the Liquor License Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the City Clerk's Office for city use.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for business and location details, ownership information, and information about the people responsible for the business and its accounting records.
Must I complete Part II?
Yes. Part II states that it must be submitted with all license applications and asks applicants to read and initial each section.

Need something notarized?

This Liquor License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.