Annapolis, MD · Anne Arundel County

Change in an Alcoholic Beverage License Application

This application requests a change to an alcoholic beverage license and is filed with the Annapolis City Clerk by a license applicant seeking a license or premises change.

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

Use this application to request a change to an alcoholic beverage license, such as a change in license category, licensed area, premises, or applicant entity. The City of Annapolis requires a completed, signed, notarized original and eleven copies, along with applicable supporting documents. Applicants must also submit the zoning approval form to the Department of Planning and Zoning; the City Clerk will not schedule a Board hearing until zoning review is complete.

Who needs it

A current or prospective license applicant seeking a change to an alcoholic beverage license in Annapolis must submit this application to the City Clerk.

Why it needs a notary

The form has oath jurats for up to three licensees and a separate jurat for the premises owner; each signer must swear to the applicable statements before a notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Get the Change in an Alcoholic Beverage License Application and Zoning Approval Form from the City of Annapolis.

  2. 2

    Complete the Forms

    Fill in the application and zoning information, and gather the supporting documents that apply to your requested change.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s oath jurats.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Each required licensee or premises owner signs and swears to the applicable statements during the video session.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit the notarized original and eleven copies, along with applicable supporting documents, to the City Clerk after completing zoning review.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Annapolis. 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 license change application notarized?
Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. The licensee or premises owner signs and swears to the applicable statements during the notarization.
Do I need to submit copies with the original application?
Yes. The instructions require the signed and notarized original application plus eleven copies. Additional materials, including plans or entity documents, may be required depending on the change.
What does the form require me to submit for zoning review?
Submit the completed Zoning Approval Form to Annapolis Planning and Zoning at least three business days before filing with the City Clerk. Confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure which office handles a requirement.
Can I sign this application online with a notary?
Maryland’s remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, codified in State Government Article, Title 18, Annotated Code of Maryland, and in effect since 2020. Ask the City Clerk whether it accepts a remotely notarized application.

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