Bismarck, ND · Burleigh County
Alcohol Beverage License Application
This six-page application requests a Bismarck retail alcohol beverage license and collects business, ownership, manager, location, and compliance information from the applicant.
- 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
Bismarck uses this application for new, renewal, transfer, and relocation requests for the listed alcohol beverage license classes. Applicants provide business and ownership details, answer questions about eligibility and compliance, and submit a site diagram; the form also includes a transfer section and payment information. The form states that the $200 application fee is due upon submission and does not apply to renewal applications.
Who needs it
A business seeking a new, renewed, transferred, or relocated retail alcohol beverage license in Bismarck must complete the application and provide the requested business and ownership information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat stating that the signer appeared before the notary; the applicant making the sworn statement signs before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Alcohol Beverage License Application from the City of Bismarck.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the applicable license, business, ownership, manager, and location sections, and prepare the requested site diagram.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the sworn statement during the notary's live video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required materials to the City of Bismarck using its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bismarck. 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 get the Bismarck alcohol license application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video appointment and submit the application to the city.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The signer making the sworn statement must sign before a commissioned online notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this North Dakota form?
- North Dakota authorizes remote notarization by its notaries under N.D.C.C. §44-06.1-13.1, and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state under N.D.C.C. §44-06.1-10. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I prepare before submitting the application?
- Gather the business, ownership, manager, and location information requested on the form. Include the required site diagram; the form says it should show the licensed area's interior design and identify the agency and direction north.