Farmington, MN · Dakota County
Brew Pub License Application
This application requests a Farmington brew pub license and is filed by a business applicant who already holds an on-sale intoxicating liquor or 3.2 beer/wine license.
- 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 application collects business, ownership, management, premises, insurance, and background information for Farmington's brew pub license review. Applicants submit it with the listed supporting documents and fees; the city says a police background check and a public hearing are part of the process. After City Council approval, the application is submitted to the state for approval. The license expires December 31 each year.
Who needs it
A business seeking a Farmington brew pub license needs this application and must already hold an on-sale intoxicating liquor or 3.2 beer/wine license.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the main application’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat before the notary; the notary completes the date and signature fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Farmington’s brew pub license application and review the checklist and process information.
- 2
Complete The Required Fields
Fill in the applicant, business, ownership, premises, and insurance details, and gather the supporting documents listed by the city.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Join the video session and sign the application as directed so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To Farmington
Send the completed application, supporting materials, and applicable fees to the City of Farmington.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Farmington. 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
- Who can apply for a Farmington brew pub license?
- The form says the applicant must already have an on-sale intoxicating liquor or 3.2 beer/wine license.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The main application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the applicant’s signature, with fields for the notary’s date and signature.
- How do I complete the notarized signature online?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign when directed so the notary can complete the jurat; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form remotely?
- Minnesota law allows remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check with Farmington about its submission preferences before sending the completed application.
- What materials does the city list for the application?
- The checklist includes the city application, applicable fees, a copy of the qualifying liquor or beer/wine license, workers’ compensation compliance, liability insurance, and a floor plan. A state form is listed if applicable.