What materials accompany the application?

The application lists a request letter, proof of a valid Certificate of Occupancy, site plans, tax plats, and written consent from nearby listed institutions or an explanation if consent is not provided.

Do I need a notary for the Alcoholic Beverage Waiver Application?

No. The application is signed and dated by the owner or authorized agent; it does not specify any notarized attachment.

How do I submit the Alcoholic Beverage Waiver Application?

Follow the digital submission instructions at austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment. The application says to call (512) 978-4000 for an appointment to submit it and pay the applicable fee.

Austin, TX · Travis County

No notary required

Alcoholic Beverage Waiver Application

Austin property owners or their agents use this application to request an alcoholic beverage waiver without submitting a full-scale site plan application.

What this form is

The application requests a waiver for an alcoholic beverage business near certain churches, public schools, public hospitals, or child-care facilities. It asks for project, property, ownership, agent, and license-holder information, along with a request letter, site plans, tax plats, proof of a valid Certificate of Occupancy, and written consent or an explanation when consent is unavailable.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking an alcoholic beverage waiver for a business near the listed institutions or facilities should complete this application.

How to submit it

Follow the digital submission instructions at austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment. Call (512) 978-4000 for an appointment to submit the application and pay the applicable fee; see the current fee schedule.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Alcoholic Beverage Waiver Application before entering information.
2
Complete The Application
Provide project, property, owner, agent, and license-holder information, then sign and date the verification and inspection authorization sections.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the listed tax plats, request letter, Certificate of Occupancy proof, site plans, and written consent or an explanation.
4
Submit To The City
Follow the digital submission instructions and call (512) 978-4000 for an appointment to submit the application and pay the applicable fee.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Alcoholic Beverage Waiver Application request?: It requests a waiver without a full-scale site plan application for an alcoholic beverage business near certain churches, public schools, public hospitals, or child-care facilities.
What materials accompany the application?: The application lists a request letter, proof of a valid Certificate of Occupancy, site plans, tax plats, and written consent from nearby listed institutions or an explanation if consent is not provided.
Do I need a notary for the Alcoholic Beverage Waiver Application?: No. The application is signed and dated by the owner or authorized agent; it does not specify any notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Alcoholic Beverage Waiver Application?: Follow the digital submission instructions at austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment. The application says to call (512) 978-4000 for an appointment to submit it and pay the applicable fee.

Need something notarized?

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