Richmond, RI · Washington County

Alcoholic Beverage License Application Checklist and Fact Sheet

This checklist and fact sheet outlines application materials and approvals for people or businesses applying for or renewing an alcoholic beverage license in Richmond.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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

Richmond’s checklist identifies items applicants may need, including tax and inspection confirmations, police approval, insurance, training certificates, and a site plan when applicable. It also includes an affidavit of compliance stating that the applicant’s business complies with applicable laws and regulations. The affidavit must accompany a license or permit application or renewal; the checklist explains that compliance remains a continuing condition of the license or permit.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking or renewing a Richmond alcoholic beverage license or permit should use the checklist and submit the required materials, including the affidavit of compliance.

Why it needs a notary

The affidavit carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the compliance statement before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Checklist

    Get the Alcoholic Beverage License Application Checklist and Fact Sheet from the Town of Richmond.

  2. 2

    Review and Complete the Materials

    Review the checklist, gather applicable approvals and documents, and complete the affidavit of compliance.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to swear to the affidavit.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Sign the affidavit during the video session after the notary instructs you to do so.

  5. 5

    Submit to the Town

    Submit the affidavit and required application materials to the Town of Richmond as directed.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Richmond. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 affidavit of compliance?
Complete the affidavit, but wait to sign until you meet with the notary. The notary administers an oath and completes the subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
Do I need to notarize the entire license checklist?
The checklist identifies a notarized affidavit of compliance and a signed, notarized background-check authorization. Check your application materials for any separate authorization form.
Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
Rhode Island permanently authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. A commissioned online notary can administer the oath and complete the jurat.
Where do I submit the application and affidavit?
The form is from the Richmond Town Clerk’s Office. Confirm submission instructions and any checklist requirements with the city or town clerk if unsure.

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