The Alcohol Beverage License Application is the City of Marietta form for beer, wine and liquor licenses, handled by the Business License Division of the City of Marietta Clerk. It is one of the Marietta business license forms, and it covers new licenses, renewals, transfers and each retail, manufacturer and wholesaler category printed on it. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The official PDF is published by the City of Marietta at the source link.
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What is Alcohol Beverage License Application – Marietta, GA?
The Alcohol Beverage License Application is the City of Marietta, Georgia, form used to apply for, renew or transfer a city license to sell or manufacture beer, wine or liquor. The Business License Division of the City of Marietta Clerk handles it.
The form opens with a license-type grid. It has one column each for Liquor, Beer and Wine, and you check New, Renewal, Transfer, Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Retail Package or Consumption on the Premises. Consumption on the Premises has sub-types such as restaurant, bar or lounge, bottle shop, dancing/live entertainment, adult entertainment and private. Numbered questions follow on the business, its address and tax numbers, the distance to churches, schools and residences, and the applicant's personal history.
The city's alcohol instructions say that any transaction regarding beer, wine or liquor licenses is made subject to approval by the City Manager. The city's page for applications and forms says any business selling or manufacturing alcohol within Marietta city limits must hold an Alcoholic Beverage License before it sells or makes alcohol.
This is not the General Business License application. The city lists that as a separate application, with its own affidavits and forms, for most other businesses.
Who needs to file Alcohol Beverage License Application – Marietta, GA?
Any business that sells or manufactures alcohol within the city limits of Marietta, Georgia, needs an Alcoholic Beverage License and uses this application. The license types on the form are:
- New, Renewal or Transfer licenses for liquor, beer or wine;
- Manufacturer and Wholesaler licenses;
- Retail Package and Consumption on the Premises licenses.
The application must name one or more Cobb County, Georgia, residents as the Registered Agent and Representative of the Applicant. The agent receives all communications, notices, services and documents about the issuance, holding, suspension or revocation of any city license. The applicant and the agent define their duties and responsibilities in writing.
Applicants and agents for beer, wine or liquor, whether package or consumption on the premises, must verify Georgia residency. The applicant, the agent and any owner with 20% or more ownership interest must provide driver's licenses and Social Security cards. Each of them also needs a completed criminal consent form.
For Sunday sales, food sales must equal or exceed annual alcoholic beverage sales. The exceptions are malt beverage manufacturers and licensed distilled spirit manufacturers.
When to file Alcohol Beverage License Application – Marietta, GA
File the application when you want to open, renew or transfer a licensed alcohol business in Marietta, before any alcohol is sold or made. The City Manager reviews all new Alcoholic Beverage License applications on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
Sunday Sales licenses may be applied for at the same time as the other licenses. The city has ninety (90) days to decide whether the applicant qualifies for an annual Sunday Sales permit.
Once licensed, the business must open within 90 days. The administrator may extend that period in response to a written request, by no more than 90 days. A license becomes null and void when the business has not operated or been open to the public for six (6) consecutive months.
No alcohol may be sold or manufactured until the state license is obtained and the original city licenses are released.
Documents you need
- Written definition of the duties and responsibilities of the applicant and of the agent, enclosed with the application.
- Verification of Georgia residency for the applicants and agents, such as a letter from a utility company.
- A surveyor's plat of the affected location, prepared with the Business License office's instructions on dimensions, distance to schools and churches, and method of measurement.
- A plat of the inside of the building showing the dimensions and total square footage affected by the application.
- Photos of the applicant, the agent and the affected location.
- An executed copy of the lease, or proof of real estate ownership of the proposed location with an executed copy of the bill of sale.
- Driver's licenses and Social Security cards of the applicant, the agent and any owner with 20% or more ownership interest, for verification and copying.
- A copy of the charter, only if the applicant is a private club.
- The partnership agreement, or the certificate of incorporation including the articles of incorporation.
- Verification of investment monies.
- A personal and business financial statement from the applicant and the agent.
- A certified or cashier's check payable to the "City of Marietta Business License Division" for the license fee(s), the regulatory fee and the processing fee.
- For a change of ownership: a copy of the sales contract and closing statement.
- For anyone who is not a U.S. citizen: the original immigration card for verification and copying; naturalized citizens provide their original certificate of naturalization. Passports are not accepted.
- A completed criminal consent form for the applicant, the agent and any owner with a 20% or more ownership interest, brought to the appointment.
How to fill out Alcohol Beverage License Application – Marietta, GA
Check the type of license
In the license-type grid, check the box under Liquor, Beer and/or Wine for New, Renewal, Transfer, Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Retail Package or Consumption on the Premises. For consumption on the premises, also check the sub-type, such as Restaurant or Bar or Lounge.
Enter the business name and structure (line 1)
Write the full name of the business and the name under which it will operate. State whether it is a proprietorship, partnership or corporation, and whether it is domestic or foreign.
Enter address, phone and start date (lines 2-3)
Give the business address, the phone number and the beginning date of the business in the City of Marietta.
Mark new or purchased business (line 4)
Check New business or Existing business purchased. For a change of ownership or entity, enter the effective date and enclose the sales contract and closing statement.
Enter tax numbers (line 5)
Enter the Federal Tax ID Number and the Georgia Sales Tax Number.
Answer the distance questions (line 6)
Check Yes or No for each distance test: churches, school grounds and college campuses (300 feet for beer and wine, 600 feet for liquor), single family residences in the listed zones (65 feet, consumption on premises only), and distilled spirits retail package stores (1,500 feet).
Complete the applicant details (line 7)
Enter the applicant's full name, Social Security number, date of birth, and the spouse's details if married. Add citizenship, birthplace, addresses, years at each address, Cobb County residence, driver's license state and number, and five years of occupation.
Prepare identity verification
Non-citizens provide their original immigration card, and naturalized citizens their original certificate of naturalization, to the Business License Division. Passports are not accepted.
Enter employment and transfer dates (line 8)
Give the applicant's employment date with the present business and the date a new business will begin in Marietta. For a transfer or change of ownership, add the effective date and the previous applicant and D/B/A, and enclose the sales contract and closing statement.
Initial the time-limits statement
Initial the statement that licenses must open within 90 days. Complete any other question on the form, entering N/A where it does not apply.
Review, download and assemble the package
Check that every question is answered and the names match your identification, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Gather the checklist items and the certified funds and submit through the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Alcohol Beverage License Application – Marietta, GA
The city's alcohol process uses two steps: the online application through the Georgia Tax Center and an appointment with the Business License Division.
- Online: submit the City of Marietta and State of Georgia alcohol application online via the Georgia Tax Center. For questions, call the Georgia Department of Revenue at (877) 423-6711.
- By appointment: email [email protected] to request an appointment to review the application and remit payment. Bring the completed application and the items on the checklist, plus a completed criminal consent form for the applicant, the agent and any owner with a 20% or more ownership interest. At the appointment you receive instructions on submitting the background-check information to the Marietta Police Department.
- Payment: a license fee, a regulatory fee and a processing fee apply. Attach a certified or cashier's check payable to the "City of Marietta Business License Division". The amounts are printed on page 2 of the application and are due in certified funds on submission.
The Business License Division is at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA; the mailing address is P.O. Box 609, Marietta, GA 30061-0609. Phone: (770) 794-5520. After approval, the city's page describes how copies of the licenses go to the State of Georgia. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filling out the application in anything but legible black ink, or leaving questions unanswered instead of entering N/A where they do not apply.
- Naming a registered agent who is not a resident of Cobb County, Georgia, or leaving out the written description of the agent's duties.
- Offering a passport to prove non-citizen status; the form says passports will not be accepted.
- Paying with a personal check or cash when the city asks for a certified or cashier's check payable to the "City of Marietta Business License Division".
- Leaving out the plat of the inside of the building or the surveyor's plat that shows distances to schools and churches.
- Applying for Sunday sales without food sales documentation showing that food sales equal or exceed annual alcoholic beverage sales.
- Selling or making alcohol before the state license is obtained and the original city licenses are released.
- Arriving at the appointment without a criminal consent form for the applicant, the agent and each owner with 20% or more ownership interest.
- Not opening within 90 days of issuance without a written extension request.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Marietta Alcohol Beverage License Application?
It is the City of Marietta form for beer, wine and liquor licenses, covering new, renewal, transfer, manufacturer, wholesaler, retail package and consumption on the premises licenses. The Business License Division handles it, and the City Manager approves new applications.
Is an alcohol license the same as a Marietta business license?
No. The city lists the Alcoholic Beverage License separately from the General Business License. A business selling or making alcohol in Marietta city limits must have the alcoholic beverage license before it sells or makes alcohol.
How do I submit the Marietta alcohol license application?
Submit the City of Marietta and State of Georgia alcohol application online through the Georgia Tax Center. Then email [email protected] to request an appointment to review the application and pay. The Georgia Department of Revenue answers questions at (877) 423-6711.
Is there a fee for the Marietta alcohol license?
Yes. A license fee, a regulatory fee and a processing fee apply, paid with a certified or cashier's check payable to the "City of Marietta Business License Division". The amounts are on page 2 of the application, or call the division at (770) 794-5520.
Do I need a registered agent in Cobb County?
Yes. Every application must nominate one or more residents of Cobb County, Georgia, as Registered Agent and Representative of the Applicant. The agent receives all notices and documents about issuing, holding, suspending or revoking any city license.
When does the City Manager review alcohol license applications?
The City Manager reviews all new Alcoholic Beverage License applications on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. For Sunday sales, the city has ninety (90) days to decide whether the applicant qualifies for the annual permit.
Can I sell alcohol once the city approves my application?
No, not yet. No alcohol may be sold or manufactured until the state alcohol license is obtained and the original city licenses are released. The city holds the originals until you bring in a copy of the state license.
Can I fill out the Marietta alcohol license application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the City of Marietta and does not submit the application; you submit it through the Georgia Tax Center and the Business License Division appointment.
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