Lake City, GA · Clayton County
Alcoholic Beverage License Application
Lake City's application for a new retail alcoholic beverage license, closing with a sworn oath statement administered and notarized before a notary public.
- 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
Businesses applying for a new retail malt beverage, wine, or liquor license from the City of Lake City complete this 12-page application, selecting from license types ranging from $500 to $5,000. The applicant's certification page states the oath was 'actually administered' by the notary, who witnesses the applicant swear the statements and answers in the application are true.
Who needs it
Business owners in Lake City applying for a new retail alcoholic beverage license.
Why it needs a notary
The application reads 'I certify that ... personally appeared before me and signed his/her name ... oath actually administered by me, has sworn that said statements and answers are true,' followed by a Notary Public seal line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Alcoholic Beverage License Application from the City of Lake City.
- 2
Select License Type
Choose the type of alcoholic beverage license and complete all applicant information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and swear to your answers before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application and fee with Lake City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake City. 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 notarize my Lake City alcohol license application?
- Upload the completed application, verify your ID by video, and sign the sworn oath statement before an online notary.
- Do I need a notary for a Lake City alcoholic beverage license?
- Yes, the application's certification page requires the applicant to personally appear before a notary and swear the answers are true.
- How much does a Lake City alcohol license cost?
- The base application fee is $250, with license fees ranging from $500 for a packaged malt or vinous beverage license up to $5,000 for retail consumption at a restaurant.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize my Lake City application?
- Rush Notary provides remote online notarization; check with the City of Lake City if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What else is required with a Lake City alcohol license application?
- Applicants must also sign a consent form authorizing the city to receive criminal history record information.