Abilene, TX · Taylor County
Restaurant with Incidental Alcohol Sales Affidavit
A sworn location-compliance affidavit certifying a restaurant's distance from schools under Abilene's Land Development Code before incidental alcohol sales are approved.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Abilene · Abilene, Taylor County, Texas
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- abilenetx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Under Land Development Code Subsection 2.4.3.3(a)(33), a restaurant seeking incidental alcohol sales must certify that its structure sits at least 300 feet from any school lot, measured in a straight line. The applicant accepts responsibility for compliance with the attached exhibit, and the certification must be sworn before a notary public in Taylor County before Planning and Zoning will process the alcohol permit.
Who needs it
Restaurant owners or operators applying for a TABC permit for incidental alcohol sales in Abilene need this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit contains a full acknowledgment clause requiring the signer to appear before a notary, who then seals and signs the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Restaurant Alcohol Sales Affidavit PDF from abilenetx.gov.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter the business name, address, and review the compliance statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before your commissioned online notary to sign and have the affidavit sealed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized affidavit to Planning and Zoning as part of your alcohol permit packet.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Abilene. 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 notarize the Abilene restaurant alcohol sales affidavit?
- Download the one-page affidavit, complete the business name and address, then book an online notary session to sign it in front of a commissioned notary by video.
- Do I need this affidavit for a TABC permit in Abilene?
- Yes, if your restaurant sells alcohol incidental to food service, Planning and Zoning requires this notarized affidavit proving 300-foot separation from any school.
- Can an online notary handle a Taylor County affidavit?
- Yes, remote online notarization is authorized in Texas; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What do I need before I sign?
- Have the business name, address, and site plan ready, since the affidavit references an attached site plan and exhibit.
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