Hendersonville, TN · Sumner County
Special Occasion Beer Permit Application
This application requests a City of Hendersonville special occasion beer permit for an eligible organization planning events where beer will be sold within the city.
- 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
Eligible charitable organizations and other entities meeting the stated insurance requirements use this application to request a permit for beer sales at special occasions in Hendersonville. The application asks for organization, applicant, event, donation, and security details, and requires a notarized signature. Submit the completed application and checklist items at least 10 days before a Beer Board meeting; the applicant or representative must appear at the meeting.
Who needs it
An eligible organization planning to host one or more events where beer will be sold within Hendersonville needs this application and its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat; the applicant or authorized organization officer signs the application and beer-laws receipt before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the special occasion beer permit application and checklist from the City of Hendersonville.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in all applicable fields and gather the listed supporting items, including site plans and insurance certificates.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary to notarize the required signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application and beer-laws receipt in the online notary's presence, following the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application, checklist items, and $100 fee at least 10 days before a Beer Board meeting, then appear at the meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hendersonville. 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 apply for a special occasion beer permit?
- Complete the application and checklist, gather the listed supporting materials, pay the $100 fee, and submit everything at least 10 days before a Beer Board meeting.
- Do I need to appear at a Beer Board meeting?
- Yes. The form says the applicant or a representative must appear at the meeting. It also says to note the meeting date and time because no further notification will be sent.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes commissioned online notaries under the Online Notary Public Act. Applicants register as online notaries through the Secretary of State; ask the city if it has specific submission instructions.
- What supporting items does the checklist request?
- The checklist requests a signature sheet, site plan and alternate plan, and liquor-liability insurance certificates for vendors selling beer, along with the completed notarized application and fee.
- When should I give notice of each event?
- The application says to notify the City Recorder or designee of each event's date and time at least 30 days in advance, or as soon as practical. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.