Columbus, GA · Muscogee County

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Nonprofit Alcohol Special Event Application

Nonprofit organizations use this application to request approval to sell or serve alcoholic beverages temporarily at a special event in Columbus.

What this form is

A bona fide nonprofit organization uses this application to request approval to sell or serve alcoholic beverages temporarily at a special event on a non-licensed premises. The form asks for organization and contact details, event location, dates and times, event purpose, alcohol distributor, and beverage types. The application says to submit it for each event with the required IRS determination letter and processing fee.

Who needs it

A bona fide nonprofit organization planning to sell or serve alcoholic beverages temporarily at a special event in Columbus needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed local application and remittance to [email protected] at least 30 business days before the event. The document states a non-refundable $25 administrative processing fee is due for each event.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; include a copy of the organization’s IRS 501 determination letter, and the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Nonprofit Alcohol Special Event Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the organization, contact, event, location, schedule, distributor, and beverage details requested.

  3. 3

    Gather The Required Attachment

    Include a copy of the organization’s IRS 501 nonprofit status determination letter.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    Have the nonprofit organization contact person sign and date the application.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Email the local application and remittance to [email protected] at least 30 business days before the event.

Frequently asked questions

Who can use the Nonprofit Alcohol Special Event Application?
A bona fide nonprofit organization seeking approval to sell or serve alcoholic beverages temporarily at a special event on a non-licensed premises can use it.
What must be included with the application?
Include a copy of the organization’s IRS 501 nonprofit status determination letter. The application also requires a non-refundable $25 administrative processing fee for each event.
How do I submit the Nonprofit Alcohol Special Event Application?
Email the local application and remittance to [email protected] at least 30 business days before the event. The document says state applications must be submitted through the Georgia Tax Center.
Do I need a notary for the Nonprofit Alcohol Special Event Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Include a copy of the organization’s IRS 501 determination letter.

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This Nonprofit Alcohol Special Event Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbus form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.