Farmington, MN · Dakota County
Brewer’s Taproom License Application
This application packet is for Farmington businesses seeking an on-sale brewer’s taproom license and is submitted by an applicant who already holds a state brewer’s 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 packet collects business, ownership, premises, insurance, and background information for a Farmington brewer’s taproom license application. It includes the city application, background-check authorization, workers’ compensation certification, and a state certification form; the applicant must also provide the listed supporting documents and fees. Farmington’s process includes a police background check, a public hearing, and City Council approval before the application goes to the state.
Who needs it
A brewer’s license holder applying for a Farmington taproom license must complete this packet and submit the required supporting documents, fees, and insurance certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs the application before the notary public and completes the oath or affirmation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Brewer’s Taproom License Application packet and review the application and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in the applicant and business details, answer each required question, and gather the checklist documents and fees.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary to notarize the application’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the application in the online notary session when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the completed packet and required materials to the City of Farmington at the address listed on the form.
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
- How do I apply for a Farmington brewer’s taproom license?
- Complete the application packet and return it to the City of Farmington with the listed documents, fees, and liquor liability insurance certificate. The form says the applicant must already have a brewer’s license issued by the state.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the applicant. Sign before a commissioned online notary, who administers the oath or affirmation and completes the notarial certificate.
- Can I complete the notarization remotely?
- Minnesota authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations, and Minnesota law recognizes notarial acts performed by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents and fees does the checklist require?
- The checklist names the city application, state On-Sale Taproom certification, brewery license copy, workers’ compensation certificate, applicable fees, liability insurance certificate, and premises floor plan. The listed fees are $250 for the taproom license and a $100 investigation fee; renewals are not charged the investigation fee.