Ellijay, GA · Gilmer County

On-Premise Consumption License Application

This application is for Ellijay business owners seeking a license to sell distilled spirits, wine, or beer for on-premise consumption, with supporting affidavits and required business information.

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 form collects business and owner details, license type, applicant eligibility information, and a sworn statement that the application is true. It also includes private-employer and public-benefit affidavits, a distilled spirits sales tax return, and a checklist of supporting materials. Applicants submit it to the City of Ellijay for a new license or renewal; renewal applications are due by November 15, and licenses expire December 31.

Who needs it

Business owners applying for or renewing an Ellijay license to sell distilled spirits, wine, or beer for consumption on the premises should complete the application and required supporting documents.

Why it needs a notary

The private-employer affidavit has a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the authorized officer or agent signs that affidavit before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Get the City of Ellijay On-Premise Consumption License Application and review its instructions and supporting-document checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the business and owner information, select the license type, answer the questions, and complete the applicable affidavits.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit that requires notarization.

  4. 4

    Sign During The Video Appointment

    The signer appears before the notary by video and signs the affidavit as directed.

  5. 5

    Submit It To The City

    Gather the listed supporting documents and submit the completed application to the City of Ellijay.

Preview the form

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

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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 private-employer affidavit notarized?
Complete the affidavit, then have the authorized officer or agent sign it during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Ask the City of Ellijay about accepting the notarization before submitting.
Do I need to notarize the entire license application?
The form includes a jurat for the private-employer affidavit and a sworn applicant affidavit. Confirm which signatures the city requires to be notarized and confirm with the city if unsure.
Can I use an online notary for this form in Georgia?
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 whether it accepts this notarization for the affidavit.
What supporting items does the application request?
The form lists a lease or proof of ownership, building photographs, and documentation about location distance requirements. It also describes publication notice and other application requirements.

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