Ringgold, GA · Catoosa County
Special Event Alcohol Permit Application
This two-page application requests permission to serve malt beverages, wine, or liquor for on-premises consumption at a special event within Ringgold city limits.
- 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 application identifies the applicant, event dates and location, caterer, and responsible person for a special event serving malt beverages, wine, or liquor for on-premises consumption within Ringgold. Applicants must submit all paperwork and fees to the City Manager at City Hall at least 15 days before the event. If the event is not at an approved designated location, the form directs applicants to apply for a state special event alcohol license before the city approves or denies the permit.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking to serve malt beverages, wine, or liquor for on-premises consumption at a special event within Ringgold city limits must complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat with a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me block; the applicant signs and swears to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Special Event Alcohol Permit Application from the City of Ringgold.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the applicant, event, caterer, and responsible-person information, and review the oath before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary, and check with the city that it accepts remote notarization for this jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session, following the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Turn in the completed paperwork and fees to the City Manager at City Hall at least 15 days before the event.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ringgold. 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 Ringgold special event alcohol permit?
- Complete the application and submit all paperwork and fees to the City Manager at City Hall at least 15 days before the event. If your event is not at an approved designated location, the form directs you to apply for a state special event alcohol license.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an oath and a jurat for the applicant to sign and swear to before a notary. Ask the city whether it accepts remote notarization for this sworn form; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own and recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. This form contains a jurat, so check with the city whether it will accept a remotely notarized oath before booking.
- Who must be present while alcohol is served?
- The form says the named responsible person must be present at all times during the event when alcohol is being served and must have an active pouring permit on their person.