Fort Gaines, GA · Clay County
Application for Alcohol License
This four-page application is for individuals or businesses seeking a Fort Gaines alcohol license and must be completed, sworn to by the applicant, and filed with the City Clerk.
- 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 collects details about the applicant, business, owners, managers, and alcohol sales, along with disclosures and supporting information. Applicants must complete every question, sign and verify the application under oath, and file it with the Fort Gaines City Clerk with the exact fee; a copy must also go to the Chief of Police. The form includes a separate affidavit about immigration status for applicants seeking a city public benefit.
Who needs it
An individual or business applying for a Fort Gaines beer or wine retail license, or a license for alcohol consumption on premises, must complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs before a notary for the application’s sworn-to and subscribed-before-me block and the separate status affidavit’s subscribed-and-sworn block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Fort Gaines Application for Alcohol License and review its instructions and required supporting information.
- 2
Complete The Form
Answer every question, attach separate sheets if needed, and complete the applicable license and status affidavit sections.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the city about acceptance of remote notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the application and affidavit where indicated during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed application and exact fee with the City Clerk, and send a copy to the Chief of Police as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fort Gaines. 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 file the Fort Gaines alcohol license application?
- Complete every question, sign and verify the application under oath, and submit it with the exact fee to the City Clerk at Fort Gaines City Hall. The instructions also require a copy for the Chief of Police.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application must be signed and verified under oath, and the form includes a notary block. Its separate status affidavit also has a subscribed-and-sworn block.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); ask the city whether it accepts remote notarization for these oath blocks.
- What should I do if I need more room for an answer?
- The form instructs applicants to answer on a separate sheet when the space provided is insufficient and indicate in the application that the sheet is attached.
- Where do I submit the application and fee?
- The form directs applicants to file with the City Clerk at Fort Gaines City Hall, P.O. Box 251, 101 Commerce Street, Fort Gaines, GA 39851, with a money order, cashier’s check, or certified check for the exact fee.
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