Brooklyn Center, MN · Hennepin County
Bowling Alley License Application
This application package requests an annual Brooklyn Center bowling alley license and is filed by the business operator or owner applying to the City Council.
- 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
Brooklyn Center requires a license for bowling alleys, with an annual fee of $20 per alley and a license period running January 1 through December 31. The package includes the application, Minnesota business tax identification information, and a workers’ compensation compliance form, along with proof of payment of property taxes. Submit the complete materials at least seven days before a City Council meeting so the application can be presented for consideration.
Who needs it
A bowling alley operator or owner applying for a Brooklyn Center license must submit the application and the supporting tax, insurance, and property-tax materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant who states the application information is true signs and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the bowling alley license package and review the city’s checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill out the application and the requested business tax and workers’ compensation information; gather proof of paid property taxes.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary to notarize the application’s applicant oath.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed package and $20-per-alley fee to the City Clerk at least seven days before a City Council meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brooklyn Center. 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 Brooklyn Center bowling alley license?
- Complete the application and required supporting materials, pay the fee of $20 per alley, and submit everything to the City Clerk at least seven days before a City Council meeting.
- 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 and swear to the application before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the sworn application?
- Minnesota permits its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s oath by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the city request?
- The checklist calls for the license fee, a workers’ compensation insurance coverage form, a Minnesota business tax identification number form, and proof of payment of property taxes.