Pineville, NC · Mecklenburg County
ABC Local Government Opinion
This form records a local government’s opinion on an applicant and business location for an Alcoholic Beverage Control permit, with the designated official completing the decision and sworn statement.
- 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
This form supports an application for an Alcoholic Beverage Control permit by gathering applicant and business details and asking the local governing body to assess the applicant and location. The designated official records approval or disapproval and, if disapproving, must explain the reasons; the form says officials are expected to process it within 15 days of receipt. The applicant completes only the applicant section, while the remainder is for official use.
Who needs it
An ABC permit applicant and the local designated official use this form to present applicant details and document the local government’s opinion on the applicant and location.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat with a sworn-and-subscribed statement; the designated official signs and swears to the opinion’s contents before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the ABC Local Government Opinion form and review its applicant and official-use sections.
- 2
Fill In Applicant Details
The applicant completes only the applicant section, including business information and the ABC permit type.
- 3
Arrange the Official Review
Give the form to the designated local official to record the opinion and complete the official-use section.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an eligible commissioned online notary, after confirming the receiving office accepts online notarization.
- 5
Sign on Video
The designated official completes the sworn statement and signs before the notary using the accepted notarization method.
- 6
Submit to Local Government
Return the completed form and any attachments as directed by the relevant local office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pineville. 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 complete the ABC Local Government Opinion form?
- The applicant fills in the applicant section and permit type. The designated official completes the official-use section, records the decision and signs the sworn statement before a notary.
- Do I need to notarize this form?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring the designated official to swear that the opinion’s contents are true to their knowledge and subscribe before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for the official’s oath?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Confirm acceptance and arrange an eligible commissioned online notary before signing.
- What if the local official disapproves the applicant or location?
- The form directs the official to explain the reasons based on the listed suitability factors and attach supporting records or documents. A “NO” without an explanation is stated to be insufficient.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- The form is for local government use in an ABC permit application process. Ask the relevant local office where to deliver it and what supporting materials it requires; confirm with the city or town if unsure.