Paris, TN · Henry County
Beer Permit Application
This 12-page packet is for people and businesses applying to the City of Paris Beer Control Board for a permit to sell beer at a business or temporary special event.
- 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
The packet collects applicant, business, ownership, event, and background information and includes a criminal-history waiver and a notarized application oath. The City of Paris requires a completed application, supporting documents, and a non-refundable fee at least 14 days before a Beer Control Board meeting; incomplete or late applications may be delayed or moved to a later agenda.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a City of Paris beer permit for a business or temporary special event must complete the packet and provide the requested supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn application statement before a notary, who completes the “sworn and subscribed before me” jurat and commission-expiration line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the City of Paris Beer Permit Application and Information Packet.
- 2
Complete The Application
Answer all applicable questions and gather the supporting documents requested in the packet.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant oath.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn application statement during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the completed, notarized packet, required documents, and non-refundable fee to the City of Paris Business Office by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Paris. 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 get the beer permit application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant oath during your video session, and submit the notarized packet and required documents to the City of Paris.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The applicant’s statement says the application information is true and must be sworn and subscribed before a notary. Wait to sign that portion until your notary directs you.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Tennessee law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered with the Secretary of State. The form requires a notarized oath; confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized application.
- When must I submit the application?
- The packet says the completed application must reach the city at least 14 days before the Beer Control Board meeting. It lists meetings as the third Thursday of each month at noon as needed; late applications go on the following month’s agenda.
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Beer Permit Application in other Tennessee cities
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