Cumming, GA · Forsyth County
Alcoholic Beverage License Application Packet
This nine-page packet is for individuals and businesses applying to the City of Cumming for a new, transferred, or renewed alcoholic beverage license, with business-type-specific sections and sworn statements.
- 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 packet gathers applicant, business, ownership, and license information for the City of Cumming’s alcoholic beverage license process. Applicants select the applicable license type and ownership section; the packet also includes an applicant oath and, when applicable, a Resident Agent Consent Form with its own notary block. The city states that renewals are due by October 15 and explains that applicants must complete the application and pay applicable fees before review.
Who needs it
Individuals and businesses seeking a new, transferred, or renewed City of Cumming alcoholic beverage license use the packet and complete the section matching their ownership type.
Why it needs a notary
The packet has an applicant oath and a Resident Agent Consent Form sworn before a notary; the applicant and, when applicable, the resident agent sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the alcoholic beverage license application packet from the City of Cumming.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Select new, transfer, or renewal and fill in the section for your ownership type and business.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the oath and, if applicable, Resident Agent Consent Form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the relevant statements in front of the notary during your online video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application packet and applicable fees to the City of Cumming.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cumming. 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 get the alcohol license packet notarized?
- Complete the relevant application sections, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant oath—and the Resident Agent Consent Form if applicable—during the video appointment.
- Do I need a notary for the Resident Agent Consent Form?
- The form includes a statement that it was sworn to and subscribed before a notary. The designated Resident Agent signs that form before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Georgia 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); ask the city about this packet’s sworn statements and confirm with the city if unsure.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- The packet says applicants must arrange a separate appointment with the Cumming Police Department for fingerprinting and a criminal background check after submitting the application.