North Branch, MN · Chisago County
Tobacco Sales License Application
This application lets an individual or business apply for or renew a North Branch tobacco sales license and provides information the City requests from license applicants.
- 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
Use this form to apply for or renew a City of North Branch license to sell tobacco. It requests applicant and business details, tax identification information, workers’ compensation details, and signatures; corporations and partnerships must also provide information about officers or partners. The form states that the license period runs January 1 through December 31 and the fee is $250 per licensed location. Submit the completed application with the listed supporting forms and documents.
Who needs it
Individuals, businesses, partnerships, or corporations applying for or renewing a tobacco sales license for a location in North Branch need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The background-investigation consent includes a notarial acknowledgment block; the named applicant signs the authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the tobacco sales license application and review the included background-investigation consent.
- 2
Complete The Required Fields
Enter applicant and business information, provide any required officer or partner details, and gather the listed supporting forms and documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notary for the applicant’s signature on the background-investigation consent.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the consent during the online notarization session and complete the notary acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the completed application, supporting materials, and license fee to the City Clerk as directed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Branch. 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 submit the tobacco sales license application?
- Complete the application and include the listed supporting forms, license fee, and required documents. The form directs applicants to return the materials to the City Clerk at the address provided.
- Do I need to sign the background-investigation consent before a notary?
- The consent includes a notarial acknowledgment block. The named applicant signs the authorization, which permits disclosure of criminal history information to the City and North Branch Police Department for the stated eligibility check.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Minnesota law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form’s background-investigation consent includes a notarial acknowledgment; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized signature.
- What documents and fee does the application list?
- The form lists a completed workers’ compensation compliance certificate, CT102 form, $250 fee per licensed location, colored copies of the driver’s license front and back, and a certificate of liability insurance.
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