Farmington, MN · Dakota County
Cocktail Room License Application
This application packet is for eligible distillers seeking a Farmington cocktail room license and includes business disclosures, supporting-document checklists, and an applicant signature sworn 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
Farmington requires applicants to have a distiller’s license issued by the state and submit the completed application with fees, insurance, and the other checklist documents. The packet also includes a background-check authorization, data practices notice, workers’ compensation certification, and a state certification form. The applicant signs and swears to the application before a notary; the city then conducts a background check and holds a public hearing before considering approval.
Who needs it
A distiller seeking a Farmington cocktail room license must complete this packet and provide the listed supporting documents to the city.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs the application and swears to its truth before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Farmington’s cocktail room license application packet and review the process and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and required packet forms, and gather the checklist documents, fees, insurance, and license copy.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the application’s subscribed-and-sworn signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application during your online session with the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the completed packet and supporting materials to the City of Farmington, Attn: Liquor Licensing.
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 cocktail room license?
- The form says applicants must already have a distiller’s license issued by the state before applying for a Farmington cocktail room license.
- What documents does the application checklist require?
- The checklist lists the city application, state certification form, copy of the distiller’s license, workers’ compensation certificate, applicable fees, liability insurance certificate, and premises floor plan.
- How do I get the application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, and ask the city if you are unsure whether it accepts the notarized format.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn statement and a notary signature line, so the applicant signs and swears to the application before a notary.
- Does Minnesota allow remote online notarization?
- Minnesota authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under its Remote Online Notarization Act, Minn. Stat. § 358.645. Minn. Stat. § 358.61 also recognizes notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state.