Franklin County, GA · Franklin County
Alcoholic Beverage License Application Checklist
Franklin County businesses use this checklist and application packet to request a new, renewal, or special-event alcoholic beverage license.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Franklin County · Franklin County, Franklin County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- franklincountyga.gov
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What this form is
This packet combines a document checklist, an alcoholic beverage license application, fee information, an affidavit, and criminal-history forms. Franklin County requires the listed materials before processing a license application; incomplete forms may delay issuance. Applicants provide business and ownership details, answer questions about their eligibility and history, and gather supporting records such as property documents and organizational papers.
Who needs it
A business or person seeking a new, renewed, or special-event alcoholic beverage license in Franklin County should complete this application packet.
How to submit it
Return this form with all permit application submittals; the document lists the Franklin County Board of Commissioners at 141 Athens Street, PO Box 159, Carnesville, GA 30521. It lists license fees and separate, non-refundable investigative and sign fees.
About notarization
The application checklist itself does not require notarization; the included affidavit has a signature section that says it is subscribed and sworn before a notary.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the Alcoholic Beverage License Application Checklist and application packet.
- 2
Complete the Application
Choose the application purpose and license type, then provide applicant, owner, and business details and answer the listed questions.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Use the checklist to gather applicable records, including a surveyor's certificate, proof of ownership, and any relevant lease or organizational documents.
- 4
Submit to the County
Return the completed form and supporting materials with the permit application submittal to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners at the address listed.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Alcoholic Beverage License Application Checklist?
- The checklist itself does not require notarization. However, the packet includes an affidavit with a signature section stating it is subscribed and sworn before a notary.
- How do I submit the Alcoholic Beverage License Application Checklist?
- Return the form with all permit application submittals. The packet lists the Franklin County Board of Commissioners at 141 Athens Street, PO Box 159, Carnesville, GA 30521.
- What documents should I gather for the application?
- The checklist includes a completed application, a surveyor's certificate, proof of property ownership, and other records that may apply, such as a lease or organizational documents.
- What fees are listed in the packet?
- The packet lists license fees, a $250 investigative fee, and a $50 sign fee. It says license fees are paid by certified or cashier's check and the additional fees by separate checks.