Albany, GA · Dougherty County

Alcohol License Application

This application collects business, ownership, applicant, and license details from individuals or entities seeking a City of Albany license to sell, serve, manufacture, or distribute alcoholic beverages.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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 City of Albany application is for new alcohol license applicants and applicants transferring ownership. It asks for business and licensee information, ownership details, background disclosures, business type, and an oath that the application is accurate. Applicants must complete every question, sign and verify the application under oath, then file it with the License Inspector along with supporting documents and the exact fee. The form also instructs applicants to schedule an appointment with the Chief Licensing Inspector.

Who needs it

A person or business applying for a new City of Albany alcohol license or transferring ownership must complete the application and provide the required supporting documents and fee.

Why it needs a notary

The form includes an oath with a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me block; the applicant or applicants sign the application under oath before a notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Get the City of Albany Alcohol License Application and review its instructions and license options.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Answer every question legibly, select the applicable license and business type, and attach separate sheets or supporting documents as needed.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the oath section.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Sign the application under oath during the online notary session and complete the sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me block.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    File the completed application with the License Inspector, supporting documents, and exact fee; schedule the appointment specified by the form.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Albany. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

Open in new tab
Info

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 Albany alcohol license application?
Answer every question legibly, attach separate sheets if needed, and gather supporting documents and the exact fee. Sign and verify the application under oath, then file it with the City License Inspector and schedule the instructed appointment.
Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
Yes. The application says it must be signed and verified under oath and provides a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me block. The applicant or applicants should sign before a commissioned online notary.
Can I use an online notary for this Albany form?
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); confirm with the city if unsure.
Where do I file the completed application?
The form directs applicants to file the completed, dated, and sworn application with the License Inspector, City of Albany, at 240 Pine Ave, Suite 150, with supporting documents and the exact fee.

Ready to notarize your Alcohol License Application?

Drop your email below — we’ll hand you straight to a licensed notary in the next session.