New Submission

This form is to be used by current liquor license holders for McHenry, Illinois. If you are not a current liquor license holder, you need to complete a new liquor license application.

Date*

Business Name*

Name as it appears on your license. This should be the same name you use for your State license as well.

Business Address*

Business Phone*

Email Address*

License Classifications - Link to classification types in the City code

License Type*

Catering Endorsement?

Permits the service of alcoholic liquors for consumption, either on-site or off-site, whether the location is licensed or unlicensed, as an incidental part of food service. Prepared meals and alcoholic liquors are sold at a package price agreed upon under contract.A catering endorsement has an additional $300 fee.

NoYes

Changes since your last renewal

Ownership*

Since your last liquor license renewal filing, has there been a change in ownership where any person has acquired more than 5% ownership?

NoYes

Because of the change of ownership, you are not able to complete this renewal application. A new liquor license application must be completed.

Business Agent*

Has there been a change in Business Agent since last renewal filing? An agent is the authorized representative of the Licensee who has supervisory authority over all employees of the license premises. An agent may be an owner, partner, member, or designated manager.

NoYes

Because you have a new Business Agent, you will need to fill out a "Change of Business Agent" form along with this renewal application. Here is a link to that application: https://lf.cityofmchenry.org/Forms/LiquorAgentChange

Lease

If leasing the property, has there been a change in your lease since your last liquor license renewal?

NoYesNot Applicable

Since your lease changed, a copy of the new lease must be submitted.

Violation*

Is any action currently pending agains the business or licensee for violation of the Retailer's Occupation Tax Act of the State of Illinois?

NoYes

Violation Explanation

Please explain

Owner Conviction*

Since your last renewal, has any manager, partner, or person with 5% ownership in the business been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor or a violation of any law pertaining to alcoholic liquors?

NoYes

Conviction Explanation

Eligibility*

Since your last renewal, has a Business Agent, owner, or partner done anything that would have caused them to become ineligible for a liquor license with the City of McHenry?

NoYes

Eligibility Explanation

Eligibility Code

Check here to read the code on eligibility

4-2-5: INELIGIBILITY:

No license shall be issued to:

A. A person who resides more than ten (10) miles outside the City, unless the agent designated on their license application lives within ten (10) miles of the City.

B. A person who is not of good character and reputation in the City or community in which they reside.

C. A person who is not a citizen of the United States.

D. A person who has been convicted of a felony under any Federal or State law.

E. A person whose license issued under this chapter has been revoked for cause.

F. A person who at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder would not be eligible for such license upon a first application.

G. A partnership, if any partner would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than residency within the City, unless the ineligible partners have in the aggregate less than five percent (5%) of the partnership interests.

H. A limited liability company, if any officer, manager or member would not be eligible to receive a license for any reason other than citizenship and residence within the City, unless the ineligible members own in the aggregate less than five percent (5%) of the membership interests.

I. A corporation, if any officer, manager, director or stockholder would not be eligible to receive a license for any reason other than citizenship and residence within the City, unless the ineligible shareholders own in the aggregate less than five percent (5%) of any class of stock.

J. A trust or any other type of organization that is not a partnership, corporation or limited liability company.

K. A corporation unless it is incorporated in Illinois, or unless it is a foreign corporation which is qualified under the "Business Corporation Act of 1983" to transact business in Illinois.

L. A person who has been convicted of a violation of any Federal or State law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, subsequent to the passage of this chapter, or shall have forfeited his bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violation.

M. A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued.

N. Any person, partnership, limited liability company or corporation not eligible for a State retail liquor dealer's license.

O. Any current City police officer, the Mayor, Council member or department head, unless authorized by a majority vote of the City Council.

P. A person who is not a beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the licensee.

Q. Any person whose application for liquor license contains false statements or misrepresentations thereon.

R. Any person whose designated agent would be ineligible for a license under this section. (Ord. 18-1183, 11-12-2018)

Business Type*

Sole ProprietorPartnershipCorporation/LLC

File Upload

Upload any required documents here (cert of insurance, lease, etc)

Drop files here

I, the undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that I (we), have read the above and foregoing Application, caused the answers to be provided thereto and all of the information given on said Application to be true and correct, and consent to investigation and background check by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or his designee and agree to comply with all City Ordinances and the rules stated on this application.

Acknowledgement*

I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature and confirms that I have filled out this form to the best of my ability.

Signature of Applicant

Authorized Agent of the Partnership

Authorized Agent of the Corporation

Title

Date

Payment Type*

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Amount Due

$

Please bring in or mail your check to:

City of McHenry

333 S Green St

McHenry, IL 60050

Liquor License Renewal Application

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