Atlanta, GA · Fulton County
Alcoholic Beverage License Application
This application requests an Atlanta license to sell alcoholic beverages and is filed by the business applicant or its licensee-agent with the Atlanta Police Department License and Permits Unit.
- 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 20-page packet collects business, premises, ownership, and license information and lists supporting materials applicants must provide, including corporate papers, a survey, proof of access to the premises, and inspections when applicable. The City of Atlanta instructions say applications must be completed, notarized, and filed with required supporting documents; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants must also follow the packet’s separate requirements for fees, appointments, and any applicable public notices.
Who needs it
A person or business seeking an Atlanta license to sell alcoholic beverages must complete and submit the application with required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The instructions require notarized applications, and included affidavits carry subscribed-and-sworn jurats; the applicant or authorized employer representative signs the applicable affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Atlanta Police Department alcoholic beverage license application packet.
- 2
Fill Out The Applicable Sections
Complete the application and any affidavits that apply, and gather the supporting documents listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notarization appointment and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the notarized application and required supporting documents with the Atlanta Police Department License and Permits Unit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Atlanta. 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 Atlanta alcohol license application notarized?
- Complete the applicable application and affidavit sections, then sign the sworn affidavit before a commissioned online notary during your video appointment. Follow the packet’s filing instructions for submitting the application to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The instructions state that applications must be notarized. The packet also includes affidavits with subscribed-and-sworn jurats; check which sections apply to your application and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, and Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the city whether it accepts your notarized application format.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions list supporting items that may include corporate papers, a premises survey, proof of legal access, financial information, and other materials depending on the application. Review the packet’s checklist for your business type.
Other forms in Atlanta
Alcoholic Beverage License Application in other Fulton County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.