Forest Lake, MN · Washington County
Adult-Oriented Business License Application
This five-page application is for people seeking a new or renewed Forest Lake adult-oriented business license and includes business, owner, background-check, insurance, and supporting-document information.
- 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
Applicants use this form to apply for a new or renewed adult-oriented business license in Forest Lake. It requests information about the applicant, business, owners, creditors, and premises, along with background-check consent, insurance details, and supporting records such as a lease if the premises are rented. The form includes a sworn certification for new applications; it states that renewal applications do not need to be notarized.
Who needs it
People applying for a new adult-oriented business license in Forest Lake should complete this application and provide the requested supporting documents and background-check authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant signs before the notary, while renewals do not need notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the adult-oriented business license application from the City of Forest Lake.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the requested applicant, business, owner, premises, background-check, and insurance information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include the documents requested by the form, such as a driver’s license copy, insurance certificate, business records, and premises documentation.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
For a new application, arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary. Renewals do not need notarization.
- 5
Sign On Video
For a new application, sign the sworn certification during the online notary session.
- 6
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the City of Forest Lake.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forest Lake. 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 an adult-oriented business license?
- Complete the application, attach the requested records and driver’s license copy, and submit it to the City of Forest Lake. New applications require notarization; renewals do not.
- Do I need to notarize a renewal application?
- No. The form states that renewal applications do not need to be notarized. The sworn applicant certification on a new application must be signed before a notary.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Minnesota law allows a commissioned online notary to perform remote notarizations. Ask the City of Forest Lake whether it accepts a remotely notarized application; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application request?
- The form requests a driver’s license copy, liability insurance certificate, business records, premises documentation, and plans or layouts. If renting, attach a copy of the current lease.