Jonesboro, GA · Clayton County
Alcohol Beverage Retail Package Liquor Store Application
Jonesboro's application for a retail package liquor, beer, or wine dealer license, requiring a notarized statement plus fingerprinting and background check fees.
- 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
The City of Jonesboro requires this application from anyone seeking to operate a retail package liquor store, hotel/motel bar, private club, restaurant, or retail consumption business selling alcohol. It collects business and licensee information and closes with statements the applicant must subscribe and swear to before a notary, alongside a $500 processing fee, $50 fingerprinting fee, and $35 background check fee.
Who needs it
Business owners in Jonesboro applying for a retail package liquor, beer, or wine dealer license.
Why it needs a notary
The inspector found 'subscribed-before-me,' 'before-me,' 'notary-public,' 'state-jurat,' and 'commission-expires' signals, showing the applicant's statement must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Alcohol Beverage Retail Package Liquor Store Application from the City of Jonesboro.
- 2
Complete Business Details
Fill in the legal business name, address, and licensee/license representative information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the sworn statement before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application, fees, and fingerprint/background check paperwork with Jonesboro City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jonesboro. 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 my Jonesboro liquor store application?
- Upload the completed application, verify your ID by video, and sign before an online notary in a short remote session.
- Do I need a notary for a Jonesboro package liquor store license?
- Yes, the application must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public as part of the licensing process.
- What fees come with the Jonesboro liquor store application?
- A $500 processing fee, $50 fingerprinting fee, and $35 per background check apply in addition to the license fee, all nonrefundable.
- Can an online notary handle my Jonesboro alcohol paperwork?
- Rush Notary provides remote online notarization; check with the City of Jonesboro if you are unsure whether they will accept an out-of-state notarization.
- What happens if my application has false information?
- The application warns that any misstatement or concealment of fact is grounds for license revocation and can lead to prosecution for perjury.