Lewiston, MN · Winona County
Intoxicating Liquor or Beer License Application
This nine-page application collects business, ownership, premises, insurance, and background information from individuals and organizations applying for a liquor or beer license in Lewiston.
- 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 request an on-sale, off-sale, club, temporary, Sunday sales, or other listed liquor or beer license from the City of Lewiston. It asks for information about the applicant, business, ownership, licensed premises, insurance, and character references, with supporting documents required for some applicant types and premises. The application also includes background-check consent and data-practices information, and requires sworn signatures from the applicant and an authorized agent.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, corporations, clubs, and other organizations applying to the City of Lewiston for a listed liquor or beer license need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-and-subscribed jurat blocks on pages 8 and 9; the applicant and the applicant’s authorized agent sign their respective statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the liquor or beer license application from the City of Lewiston and review its sections and attachment requests.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the sections that apply to the license type and applicant, and gather the requested supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment for the sworn statements on pages 8 and 9.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant and authorized agent sign their respective statements before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and applicable attachments to the City of Lewiston.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lewiston. 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 notarize the Lewiston liquor license application online?
- Complete the applicable sections, then book an online appointment with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and authorized agent must sign their respective statements during the video session, before submitting the application to the City.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes sworn-and-subscribed statements for the applicant and the applicant’s authorized agent, each with a notary signature and commission-expiration field.
- What supporting documents does the application request?
- Depending on the applicant and premises, the form requests items such as insurance certificates, ownership or organization documents, a lease, plot and floor plans, and other listed attachments.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Minnesota law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary, and Minnesota recognizes notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm with the city if unsure.