Madison, WI · Dane County
Transfer of Ownership
This letter surrenders a previous liquor or beer license and is filed with the City Clerk when a new application is submitted because an establishment is changing ownership.
- 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
This letter is filed with the City Clerk when a new liquor and/or beer license application is submitted because ownership of an establishment is changing. It identifies the license, premises, new applicant, and present license holder's surrender of the license if the application is approved and the same type of license is issued for the same premises. The form also addresses violations and confirms the applicant understands specified taxes and other amounts must be paid before license issuance.
Who needs it
The present license holder and applicant for a new liquor or beer license need this form when ownership of the licensed establishment is changing.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the jurat block, which states the form was subscribed and sworn to before a notary; the present license holder also signs the letter.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Transfer of Ownership form from the City of Madison.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the license and premises details, identify the applicant, and complete the statements about violations and payment obligations.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the form during the online notary session; the present license holder signs the surrender letter.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed letter with the City Clerk when submitting the new license application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Madison. 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 this transfer form notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the form during the session, and submit it to the City Clerk with the new application.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The applicant signs that portion before the notary; the present license holder signs the surrender letter.
- Can I use an online notary for this Wisconsin form?
- Wisconsin authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Wis. Stat. §140.145. The form itself does not specify whether the City Clerk accepts remote notarization; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- When do I file the transfer letter?
- File it with the City Clerk when submitting a new application for a liquor and/or beer license because of a change in ownership.
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