What does the DeSoto Alcoholic Beverage Permit Application request?

It collects applicant, establishment, contact, permit-type, and land-use survey information for a new application, renewal, or change of ownership.

How do I submit the DeSoto Alcoholic Beverage Permit Application?

Return the application and location information to the Planning Department. After distance requirements are met and any required Specific Use Permit is approved, submit completed TABC pre-qualification paperwork to the City Secretary.

When is a Specific Use Permit required?

The document says a Specific Use Permit is required when beer and wine sales generate 75% or more of the location’s revenue. Submit its application with required paperwork and fees to the Planning Department.

DeSoto, TX · Dallas County

No notary required

Alcoholic Beverage Permit Application

DeSoto businesses use this application to request an alcoholic beverage permit and provide information for the city’s distance-requirement review.

What this form is

This application lets a business request a new or renewed alcoholic beverage permit, report a change of ownership, and identify the permit type and establishment. The city uses the submitted information and land-use survey to verify distance requirements. Beer and wine sales establishments earning more than 75% of location revenue from those sales also need a Specific Use Permit and must submit its application and required paperwork and fees.

Who needs it

Businesses seeking a new or renewed DeSoto alcoholic beverage permit, changing ownership, or reporting qualifying beer and wine sales need this application.

How to submit it

Return the application and the location information to the Planning Department for distance verification. After the distance requirement is met and any required Specific Use Permit is approved, submit completed TABC pre-qualification paperwork to the City Secretary for certification.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it includes applicant and land-use survey signature lines, and the related TABC pre-qualification paperwork must be certified by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the DeSoto Alcoholic Beverage Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Select the application type and permit category, then provide applicant, establishment, and contact information.
3
Complete The Land-Use Survey
Provide the location information and complete the land-use survey certification included on the form.
4
Submit To The Planning Department
Return the application and location information to the Planning Department for distance verification.
5
Submit TABC Paperwork
After distance requirements are met and any required Specific Use Permit is approved, submit completed TABC pre-qualification paperwork to the City Secretary.

Frequently asked questions

What does the DeSoto Alcoholic Beverage Permit Application request?: It collects applicant, establishment, contact, permit-type, and land-use survey information for a new application, renewal, or change of ownership.
Do I need a notary for the DeSoto Alcoholic Beverage Permit Application?: No. The form has signature lines but no notary block. Related TABC pre-qualification paperwork must be certified by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
How do I submit the DeSoto Alcoholic Beverage Permit Application?: Return the application and location information to the Planning Department. After distance requirements are met and any required Specific Use Permit is approved, submit completed TABC pre-qualification paperwork to the City Secretary.
When is a Specific Use Permit required?: The document says a Specific Use Permit is required when beer and wine sales generate 75% or more of the location’s revenue. Submit its application with required paperwork and fees to the Planning Department.

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This Alcoholic Beverage Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.