Folkston, GA · Charlton County
Alcoholic Beverage License Application Packet
This packet combines an alcoholic beverage license application, checklist, registered agent form, consent form, and public-benefit affidavit for people seeking to sell alcoholic beverages in Folkston.
- 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 asks applicants for business, ownership, location, and background-check information, and includes a checklist of supporting documents such as photo IDs, fingerprints, and a lease if applicable. The city uses it for an initial license or a change of ownership; applicants select the beverage and method of sale and complete the applicable sections. The checklist says the completed application must be sworn before a notary or another authorized oath administrator.
Who needs it
Business owners or applicants seeking a Folkston license to sell wine, malt beverages, or liquor, including applicants changing ownership, should complete the applicable packet sections.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the City of Folkston alcoholic beverage application packet and review the checklist.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the requested applicant, business, ownership, and license information, and gather the supporting documents listed for your application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the sworn sections, and check with the city if you are unsure which signatures require notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the required sworn statements during the online video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed packet and applicable attachments to the City of Folkston using its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Folkston. 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 complete the Folkston alcohol license packet?
- Complete the applicable application sections, gather the supporting documents listed on the checklist, and arrange notarization for the sections that require an oath. Submit the packet and attachments to the City of Folkston.
- Do I need to sign this packet before a notary?
- The checklist says the completed Alcoholic Beverage Application must be sworn before a notary or another authorized oath administrator. The packet also has sworn-and-subscribed blocks for the registered agent form and public-benefit affidavit.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for these sworn sections?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21, but this packet calls for sworn statements. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the checklist request?
- The checklist names photo identification, consent forms for background checks, a registered agent form and ID, a current occupational tax certificate or application, and other items depending on the business, including an inspection report for on-premises consumption.
Other forms in Folkston
Alcoholic Beverage License Application Packet in other Charlton County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.