Do I need a notary for the Nonprofit Alcohol Special Event Application?

No. Sign and date the application; it does not require notarization. Include a copy of the organization’s 501 nonprofit status Determination Letter.

How do I submit the application?

Email the local application and remittance to alcohollicense@columbusga.org. The form says to submit it with the $25 non-refundable processing fee at least 30 business days before the event.

What supporting document does the application require?

Include a copy of the organization’s 501 nonprofit status Determination Letter from the Internal Revenue Service.

How long may the special event last?

The guidelines say the temporary sale or service must be for a special event lasting no more than three days.

Muscogee County, GA · Muscogee County

No notary required

Nonprofit Alcohol Special Event Application

Muscogee County nonprofit organizations use this application to request approval to sell or serve alcoholic beverages at a temporary special event.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Muscogee County · Muscogee County, Muscogee County, Georgia
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: columbusga.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application requests approval for a bona fide nonprofit organization to temporarily sell or serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at a special event lasting no more than three days. It asks for the organization’s details, event purpose, location, dates and times, distributor, beverage types, and contact information. The form says to include proof of 501 nonprofit status and submit a separate application for each event.

Who needs it

A bona fide nonprofit organization planning to sell or serve alcoholic beverages temporarily at a special event on a non-licensed premises needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and non-refundable $25 administrative processing fee to the Finance Department-Revenue Division at least 30 business days before the event. Email the local application and remittance to [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer acknowledges responsibility for enforcing applicable alcohol laws, and the form requests no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Nonprofit Alcohol Special Event Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the organization, event, alcohol distributor, beverage, and contact details, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather the Attachment
Include a copy of the organization’s 501 nonprofit status Determination Letter.
4
Submit to the County
Email the local application and remittance to [email protected] with the $25 fee at least 30 business days before the event.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Nonprofit Alcohol Special Event Application?: No. Sign and date the application; it does not require notarization. Include a copy of the organization’s 501 nonprofit status Determination Letter.
How do I submit the application?: Email the local application and remittance to [email protected]. The form says to submit it with the $25 non-refundable processing fee at least 30 business days before the event.
What supporting document does the application require?: Include a copy of the organization’s 501 nonprofit status Determination Letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
How long may the special event last?: The guidelines say the temporary sale or service must be for a special event lasting no more than three days.

Need something notarized?

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