Applications for retail liquor dealers' licenses shall be made to the liquor commissioner in writing, shall be signed by the applicant (if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof, if a club or corporation), shall be verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following information and statements:
(A) The name, age, and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a co-partnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof, and in the case of a corporation for profit, or a club, the date of incorporation, the objects for which it was organized, the names and addresses of the officers and directors, and, if a majority in interest of the stock of the corporation is owned by one person or his nominees, the name and address of that person.
(B) The citizenship of the applicant, his place of birth and, if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his naturalization.
(C) The character of business of the applicant; and in case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed.
(D) The length of time that the applicant has been in business of that character, or, in the case of a corporation, the date on which its charter was issued.
(E) The amount of goods, wares, and merchandise on hand at the time application is made.
(F) The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under the license.
(G) A statement whether the applicant has made similar application for a similar other license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of that application.
(H) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, laws of this state, or the ordinances of this city.
(I) Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government, has been revoked, and the reasons therefor.
(J) The date of incorporation of an Illinois corporation, or the date of becoming qualified to do business in this state, if a foreign corporation.
(K) A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the State of Illinois or of the United States, or any ordinances of the city in the conduct of his place of business.
(L) A complete financial statement of the applicant, partners, or corporation.
(M) Proof of ownership of the property concerned, or a certified lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued.
(N) A certified list of the wholesalers, distributors, and suppliers of liquor for the proposed licensee.
(O) A certified binder letter covering dram shop liability insurance for the proposed licensee.
('69 Code, § 3-17)