Athens, GA · Clarke County
First Time Alcoholic Beverage Application
Comprehensive 19-page application packet with sworn personal statements required for a new alcoholic beverage license in Athens-Clarke County.
- 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
New applicants seeking to sell alcoholic beverages in Athens-Clarke County must complete this detailed application, which includes multiple sworn personal statement and background pages. The packet's notary acknowledgment fields require each statement to be signed and sworn before a notary as part of the Finance Department's review.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a new alcoholic beverage license in Athens-Clarke County.
Why it needs a notary
The application packet contains 11 distinct notary acknowledgment fields across its personal statement pages, each requiring a notarized signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the First Time Alcoholic Beverage Application from Athens-Clarke County or Rush Notary.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the ownership, license type, and personal statement sections for each owner.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign each sworn statement live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the County
Deliver the notarized application and fees to Athens-Clarke County Finance Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Athens. 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
- Do I need to notarize the Athens alcohol license application?
- Yes, the packet's personal statement pages each carry a notary acknowledgment field that must be signed before a notary.
- How do I get this application notarized online?
- Upload the completed pages, verify your ID on camera, and sign each sworn statement live during a remote online notarization session.
- How many owners need to sign?
- Every owner or officer required to complete a personal statement in the packet must have their signature notarized.
- Can I use an online notary if I'm not in Georgia?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries of other states, so remote online notarization is generally accepted; check with the county if unsure.
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