West Fargo, ND · Cass County
Liquor License Pre-Approval Application
This five-page application requests administrative pre-approval for a liquor license and is filed by a business and its applicant with the City of West Fargo.
- 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
West Fargo uses this application for administrative review before a liquor license request is considered by the City Commission. It asks for license type, applicant and business details, resident manager information, ownership details, and supporting materials, including a detailed floor plan. The application states that the pre-approval review fee is non-refundable; if the request is granted, the applicant must complete a separate post-approval form to calculate final license fees.
Who needs it
A business seeking a liquor license in West Fargo and the individual applicant completing the application need this form for the city’s pre-approval review.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; each listed owner signing the application must appear before the notary and swear to its contents.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the five-page Liquor License Pre-Approval Application from the City of West Fargo.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the applicant, business, license, and other requested sections, and gather the supporting materials listed on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the required owner signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each listed owner signs and swears to the application during the online notary session.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required materials to the West Fargo Liquor Control Board as directed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Fargo. 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 West Fargo liquor license application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each listed owner must sign and swear to the application during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says all signatures must be notarized and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the listed owners.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- North Dakota authorizes remote notarization by its notaries under N.D.C.C. §44-06.1-13.1, and N.D.C.C. §44-06.1-10 recognizes notarial acts performed by an authorized notary of another state.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form directs applicants to send it to the City of West Fargo, Attn: Liquor Control Board, at 2515 6th Street East, West Fargo, ND 58078. Confirm with the city if unsure.