Norton Shores, MI · Muskegon County
Special License Application Package
This package is for nonprofit organizations applying to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for a one-day special license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption at an event.
- 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 package includes the special license application, instructions, a requirements checklist, and supporting forms for items such as an organization resolution and bond. The Commission requires a complete application and fees at least 10 days before the requested license date; applicants must also obtain local law enforcement approval and include other materials required for their event, such as a diagram for an outdoor location.
Who needs it
A nonprofit organization seeking a special license from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for an event serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises needs this package.
Why it needs a notary
Part I has notary blocks for the president and secretary; both must sign before a notary, and the checklist says officer signatures for street-closure approval must be witnessed and notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Package
Download the Special License Application Package and review the application, instructions, and requirements checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and gather the supporting materials required for your organization and event. Leave the president and secretary signature lines unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the president and secretary signatures that require notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Verify your identity and sign the required lines during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit The Package
Include required fees and supporting documents, obtain local law enforcement approval, and submit the complete application to the Commission at least 10 days before the event.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Norton Shores. 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 application signatures notarized online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign the president and secretary signature lines. Book a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session. Submit the completed package to the Commission.
- Do I need to notarize the entire special license package?
- The package identifies the Part I president and secretary signatures as requiring notarization. The checklist also says officer signatures for street-closure approval must be witnessed and notarized at the bottom of the application.
- Can this form be notarized online?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the Commission and any other recipient will accept the electronically notarized signatures before submitting the package.
- When must I submit the application package?
- The instructions say the complete application must reach the Commission at least 10 days before the date the license is desired. The package warns that late applications may result in no license being issued.
- What supporting materials may my organization need?
- The checklist identifies materials that may apply, including a certified organization resolution or minutes, a bond, an outdoor-event diagram, and non-profit papers. Requirements depend on the event; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.