Who files the Liquor By The Drink Excise Tax Return?

Businesses reporting liquor-by-the-drink sales in Chatham County use this return to provide their sales, tax, and business information.

Do I need a notary for the Liquor By The Drink Excise Tax Return?

No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer declares the information true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.

Do I have to file if no taxes are due?

Yes. The form says returns must be filed even if no taxes are due. It also asks filers to make supporting documentation available for county review upon request.

Chatham County, GA · Chatham County

No notary required

Liquor By The Drink Excise Tax Return

Chatham County businesses use this return to report liquor-by-the-drink sales and calculate the excise tax due for a reporting month.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Chatham County · Chatham County, Chatham County, Georgia
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
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Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
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What this form is

This return lets businesses report gross liquor-by-the-drink sales, calculate the 3% tax and any delinquent fee, and state the balance due. File it with payment for the preceding month, even when no taxes are due; the return and payment must be postmarked by the 20th day of the next month. The form requests business and license details, reporting period, sales and tax amounts, and a signature and date.

Who needs it

A business reporting liquor-by-the-drink sales in Chatham County must complete and file this return, including for months when no taxes are due.

How to submit it

Return the completed coupon with payment to the Chatham County Finance Department, P.O. Box 9297, Savannah, GA 31412. The form says the return and payment for the preceding month must be postmarked by the 20th day of the next month.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares the return information true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Return
Download the Liquor By The Drink Excise Tax Return PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the business and reporting details, gross sales, tax, any delinquent fee, balance due, and signature and date.
3
Gather Payment
Prepare payment to include with the return coupon; keep supporting documentation available for county review upon request.
4
Mail the Return
Send the coupon with payment to the Chatham County Finance Department at P.O. Box 9297, Savannah, GA 31412, by the stated postmark deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who files the Liquor By The Drink Excise Tax Return?: Businesses reporting liquor-by-the-drink sales in Chatham County use this return to provide their sales, tax, and business information.
How do I submit the Liquor By The Drink Excise Tax Return?: Return the completed coupon with payment to the Chatham County Finance Department, P.O. Box 9297, Savannah, GA 31412. The form says it must be postmarked by the 20th day of the next month.
Do I need a notary for the Liquor By The Drink Excise Tax Return?: No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer declares the information true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
Do I have to file if no taxes are due?: Yes. The form says returns must be filed even if no taxes are due. It also asks filers to make supporting documentation available for county review upon request.

Need something notarized?

This Liquor By The Drink Excise Tax Return doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Chatham County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.