Applicants must fill out and submit the Retailer's Liquor License application. The fee for applicants is $750. There are 19 different types of liquor licenses available in Illinois, review all licenses to see the requirements for you business. Licenses are valid for one year from the date they are issued. License renewals can be completed online through the MyTax Illinois portal. Any changes made to the business' name, hours of operation, or corporate officers requires completing a separate form to notify the state of the changes.