Northport, AL · Tuscaloosa County
Alcoholic Beverage License Application
This application is for individuals and businesses seeking a Northport license to sell alcoholic beverages; applicants provide ownership, business, location, and background information.
- 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
Use this form to apply for a Northport alcoholic beverage license, selecting the license type and answering questions about the applicant, business location, and proposed operations. The city’s instructions say to begin with the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, then submit the completed, notarized city application and required supporting documents and fee. Applicants may also need inspections, background checks, public notice, and a City Council review before the city process is complete.
Who needs it
Individuals or businesses applying to sell alcoholic beverages at a Northport location must complete this application and provide the supporting materials listed in the city’s instructions.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application’s final statement, which says the information is true and correct; the attached Alabama notarial certificate identifies the signer and records the notary’s seal and commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the 10-page alcoholic beverage license application and review the city’s process instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Start with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board as instructed, then complete the city application and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicant who will sign the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the notarial certificate.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application, supporting documents, and filing fee to the City of Northport as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Northport. 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 apply for a Northport alcoholic beverage license?
- The form’s instructions say to begin with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, then bring a copy of that application and the completed, notarized city application with required supporting documents and fees to Northport.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The city’s process instructions say the application must be signed, not initialed, and notarized. The applicant signs the final statement affirming that the application information is true and correct.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the state when it follows the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. A commissioned online notary may notarize remotely under those conditions.
- What supporting documents does the city list?
- The instructions list a copy of the state board application, driver’s license, and signed lease or deed; entity papers are required for a corporation, LLC, or partnership. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Alcoholic Beverage License Application in other Tuscaloosa County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.