Grosse Pointe, MI · Wayne County
Liquor License Application
This application collects personal, financial, business, and background information from each person applying for a liquor license in Grosse Pointe, and includes a sworn statement that the applicant signs before a notary.
- 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
Grosse Pointe uses this application to investigate an applicant’s background and review information about finances, ownership, and the proposed place of business. Each applicant must submit a separate application, answer every question fully, and be fingerprinted and photographed at the City Public Safety Department before filing. The form also calls for supporting materials, which may include tax returns, business records, and building information.
Who needs it
Each person applying for a liquor license in Grosse Pointe must complete a separate application and provide the requested personal, financial, and business information.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs the application and swears that its information is true before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Grosse Pointe liquor license application and review its instructions and supporting-document requests.
- 2
Complete The Form
Answer each question fully, attach any requested materials, and leave the signature for the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application in the notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Complete the required fingerprinting and photography, then submit the application and supporting materials as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grosse Pointe. 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, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, and follow the city’s instructions for submitting it.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant’s signature must be notarized and includes a subscribed-and-sworn statement for the applicant to sign before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Michigan authorizes electronic notarization by its notaries. The Michigan Law on Notarial Acts has permitted remote electronic notarization since 2018–2019.
- What else must I do before filing the application?
- The form says each applicant must be fingerprinted and photographed at the City Public Safety Department before filing. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
Liquor License Application in other Michigan cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.