Fitzgerald, GA · Ben Hill County
Alcohol Employee Pouring Permit Application
This seven-page application packet requests a Fitzgerald alcohol employee pouring permit and is filed by an employee seeking authorization to work in certain on-premises liquor businesses.
- 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
The packet includes the permit application, an affidavit verifying the applicant’s status for a city public benefit, a criminal-history consent form, and city ordinance information. Applicants complete Sections 1–3, sign the application, and sign the affidavit and consent in front of a notary. The instructions say to submit the completed, notarized packet with the $50 fee to the Fitzgerald Police Department for a record check.
Who needs it
An employee who sells, serves, or dispenses liquor by the drink, or works in a listed management or floor role at a licensed Fitzgerald establishment, may need this permit.
Why it needs a notary
The packet has subscribed-and-sworn affidavit and notary blocks on the status affidavit and criminal-history consent; the applicant signs both before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Permit Packet
Get the Alcohol Employee Pouring Permit I.D. Card Application packet from the City of Fitzgerald.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill out Sections 1–3, including applicant, address, and employment details, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the status affidavit and criminal-history consent.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit and consent during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized packet and $50 fee to the Fitzgerald Police Department for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fitzgerald. 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 Fitzgerald alcohol employee pouring permit?
- Complete Sections 1–3, sign the application, have the status affidavit and criminal-history consent notarized, and submit the packet with the $50 fee to the Fitzgerald Police Department.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The instructions specifically require signing the status affidavit and criminal-history consent in the presence of a notary public.
- Can I sign the notarized pages with an online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Ask the receiving city whether it will accept your remotely notarized documents; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What is the application fee and where do I submit the packet?
- The packet states a $50 application fee payable to the City of Fitzgerald by check, money order, or cashier’s check. Submit the completed packet to the Fitzgerald Police Department.
Alcohol Employee Pouring Permit Application in other Georgia cities
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