Oak Ridge, TN · Anderson County
Permanent Beer Permit Application
This application packet is for business owners or their representatives seeking a permanent beer permit from the City of Oak Ridge, with a separate manager application required for each establishment.
- 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 packet to request a new permanent beer permit or report a name, ownership, location, or permit-type change for a business in Oak Ridge. The City requires the primary applicant to complete and notarize the application, provide a manager application, and submit the required supporting documents and fee; each owner with at least five percent ownership must also complete the citizenship declaration. Submit the application to the City Clerk at least 15 calendar days before a Beer Board meeting.
Who needs it
An owner or authorized representative seeking a permanent beer permit for an Oak Ridge business must complete the application, and each listed manager and qualifying owner must provide required materials.
Why it needs a notary
The primary applicant signs the application’s sworn statement before a notary; the citizenship declaration also has a sworn-before-notary block, and each manager application requires notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the permanent beer permit application packet and review its instructions and required supporting documents.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Complete the application, citizenship declarations for qualifying owners, and at least one manager application for the establishment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the sworn application and declaration blocks, plus the manager application as required.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable forms during your video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Attach the required supporting documents and payment, then submit the packet to the City Clerk at least 15 calendar days before a Beer Board meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oak Ridge. 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 submit the permanent beer permit application?
- Submit the completed packet and payment to the City Clerk’s office at least 15 calendar days before a Beer Board meeting. The instructions also allow mailing the application and payment to the City Clerk.
- Do I need to notarize the citizenship declaration too?
- Yes. The declaration includes a sworn-before-notary block. The primary beer permit application also has a sworn statement, and the instructions say manager applications must be signed in the presence of a notary.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations after registering as online notaries with the Secretary of State. Ask the City Clerk whether the completed notarized packet meets its submission requirements.
- What supporting items does the application packet require?
- The instructions require a completed manager application, current background checks for each listed manager and owner with at least five percent ownership, and proof of payment. The citizenship declaration and its supporting documentation are also required.
- When should I contact the City if I am unsure about a requirement?
- Contact the City Clerk’s office with questions about the application process; confirm with the city or town if unsure.