The Alcoholic Beverage License Application is the form the Henry County Tax Commissioner's Business & Occupational Tax Division uses for new alcohol licenses, license holder changes and special event permits for liquor, malt beverages and wine. A business owner, manager or licensee completes it and brings it to the Division with the supporting documents. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form and the application rules are published by the Henry County Tax Commissioner.
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What is Alcoholic Beverage License Application – Henry County, GA?
The Alcoholic Beverage License Application is the Henry County Tax Commissioner's form for applying for a local alcohol license, changing the holder of an existing license, or requesting a special event permit. The printed title reads "Alcohol Beverage License Application".
At the top, the applicant marks the type of request (New Application, License Holder Change or Special Event Permit, with the event dates for a permit) and checks each beverage category: Liquor, Malt Beverages or Wine. The form also records the licensee, the business, and the Occupational Tax Account # and Alcohol License Account # when they exist.
The form has more than the application itself. It includes an ORI Consent section, two initialed acknowledgments (the 60-day validity of applications and Chapter 3-14, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Henry County Ordinance, which covers alcohol regulation in Unincorporated Henry County), and a Legal Status and Private Employer Affidavit with a notary block.
The form says that fees apply to new applications, license holder changes and special event permits. It is part of the Tax Commissioner's occupational tax forms, and granting a business license or accepting the occupational tax does not waive the right of any federal, state or local entity to regulate and enforce its laws.
Who needs to file Alcoholic Beverage License Application – Henry County, GA?
Anyone who wants to obtain an alcohol license in Henry County through the Tax Commissioner's Business & Occupational Tax Division uses this form. It covers three requests:
- a New Application for a license;
- a License Holder Change, when the holder of an existing license changes;
- a Special Event Permit, for an event on listed dates.
The licensee named on the form must hold a Georgia driver's license, and a copy of it must be attached. The licensee and the manager or owner must both give an email address. The applicant who signs the ORI Consent swears to be the applicant and the holder of the license for the named business location.
Applicants must also complete the Legal Status Affidavit. A United States citizen 18 or older checks box 1. A qualified alien or nonimmigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act who is 18 or older and lawfully present checks box 2 and attaches a copy of the Alien Registration Card.
The ordinance acknowledgment on the form refers to alcohol regulation in Unincorporated Henry County.
When to file Alcoholic Beverage License Application – Henry County, GA
File the form when you are starting a new alcohol license application, changing the license holder, or requesting a special event permit for specific event dates. The form sets no calendar deadline of its own.
Once submitted, an application is valid for 60 days from the submittal date. If it has not received final approval from all departments within those 60 days, a new application must be submitted. You initial this rule on the form.
The affidavit also says the company is responsible for notifying the occupational tax department of any changes or closure involving the business.
The Tax Commissioner takes applications by appointment, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., so schedule the appointment before the 60-day period matters.
Documents you need
- A copy of the licensee's driver's license; the form states you must attach it, and the licensee must hold a Georgia driver's license.
- Page 2 of the application notarized, which carries the Legal Status and Private Employer Affidavit and its notary block.
- The Gross Receipts Form, which the Tax Commissioner lists as part of a complete application.
- The Legal Status/Private Employer Affidavit, with box 1 (U.S. citizen 18 or older) or box 2 (qualified alien or nonimmigrant) checked.
- A copy of your Alien Registration Card, only if you check box 2 as a qualified alien or nonimmigrant; also enter the Alien Registration Number.
- The ULDC requirements, for home-based businesses only.
- A blue line survey, which new alcohol license applications may be required to submit; the form excludes special event permits from this requirement.
How to fill out Alcoholic Beverage License Application – Henry County, GA
Choose the type of application
Under License Applied For, check New Application, License Holder Change or Special Event Permit. For a special event permit, enter the dates in Dates for Event.
Enter existing account numbers
At the top, fill in the Occupational Tax Account # and the Alcohol License Account # if you have them.
Check the beverages you apply for
Check all that apply: Liquor, Malt Beverages or Wine.
Complete the applicant information
Enter the licensee's name (who must hold a Georgia driver's license), place of birth, date of birth, U.S. citizen Yes or No, driver's license number, email address and phone number. Attach a copy of the driver's license.
Complete the business information
Enter the manager/owner's name, name of business, business address with city, state and ZIP, mailing address, and the manager/owner's email address and phone number.
Sign and date the application
Sign and date in the Business Information block. Ask the office whether a blue line survey is required for a new application.
Complete the ORI Consent section
Print your name, the business name and its location, then print and sign your name as applicant. Initial both acknowledgments, the 60-day validity and Chapter 3-14 of the Henry County Ordinance.
Complete the Legal Status Affidavit
Mark box 1 if you are a U.S. citizen 18 or older, or box 2 if you are a qualified alien or nonimmigrant, and enter your Alien Registration Number. Fill in the execution date, city and state.
Sign before a notary
Sign and print your name on the affidavit; the notary completes the Notary Public and commission expiration lines.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry against the list of required documents, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and follow the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Alcoholic Beverage License Application – Henry County, GA
The Henry County Tax Commissioner takes applications by appointment and also offers an online application.
- By appointment: applications are taken Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The form header lists the Henry County Tax Commissioner at 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253.
- Online: the Tax Commissioner's Occupational Tax Forms page says you can apply online to save time; find the link at https://henrycountytax.com/176/Business-License-Forms.
- Questions: call 770-288-8180, option 5.
A complete application includes the application itself, a copy of the driver's license, page 2 of the application notarized, the Gross Receipts Form, the Legal Status/Private Employer Affidavit and, for home-based businesses only, the ULDC requirements.
A fee applies to new applications, license holder changes and special event permits. The form does not give a payment method, so ask the office how to pay and for the current amount. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Tax Commissioner's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the application without a copy of the licensee's driver's license; the form says you must attach it.
- Naming a licensee who does not hold a Georgia driver's license; the form requires it.
- Leaving the licensee's or the manager/owner's email address blank; the form marks both as required.
- Checking box 2 of the Legal Status Affidavit without attaching a copy of the Alien Registration Card and entering the Alien Registration Number.
- Skipping the notary: the agency lists page 2 of the application notarized as part of a complete application.
- Leaving out the Gross Receipts Form or the Legal Status/Private Employer Affidavit, both listed as part of a complete application.
- Not initialing the two acknowledgments, the 60-day validity and Chapter 3-14 of the Henry County Ordinance.
- Letting an application go past 60 days without final approval from all departments; a new application must then be submitted.
- Omitting the event dates on a special event permit request.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Henry County Alcoholic Beverage License Application?
It is the Henry County Tax Commissioner's form for a new alcohol license, a license holder change or a special event permit covering liquor, malt beverages or wine. It also contains the ORI Consent and the Legal Status and Private Employer Affidavit.
Do I need an appointment to apply for an alcohol license in Henry County?
Yes, the Tax Commissioner takes applications by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office also offers an online application. For questions, call 770-288-8180, option 5.
What documents do I need with the alcohol license application?
A complete application includes a copy of the driver's license, page 2 notarized, the Gross Receipts Form, the Legal Status/Private Employer Affidavit and the application. Home-based businesses add the ULDC requirements, and new applications may need a blue line survey.
How long is a Henry County alcohol license application valid?
An application is valid for 60 days from the submittal date. If all departments have not given final approval within the 60 days, you must submit a new application. The form asks you to initial that you understand this rule.
Is there a fee for the alcohol license application?
Yes. The form says new applications and special event permits carry a non-refundable application fee, license holder changes have a fee, and special event permits have per-day fees by beverage type. The form does not say how to pay, so ask the office at 770-288-8180, option 5.
Who can be the licensee on the application?
The licensee named on the form must hold a Georgia driver's license, and you must attach a copy of it. The licensee must also provide an email address. The licensee also certifies legal status in the affidavit as a U.S. citizen 18 or older or a qualified alien or nonimmigrant.
Do I need a notary for the alcohol license application?
Yes. The Tax Commissioner lists page 2 of the application notarized as part of a complete application. The affidavit page has a notary block where the applicant signs and the notary completes the commission details.
Can I fill out the Henry County alcohol license application online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Henry County and does not file or submit the application; you submit it by appointment or through the Tax Commissioner's online application.
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