Springfield, GA · Effingham County
Alcohol License Application Checklist
The checklist and application package for an alcohol beverage license in Springfield, requiring a notarized Private Employer Affidavit and public benefit status affidavit.
- 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
Springfield requires alcohol license applicants to submit a notarized application along with a notarized Private Employer Affidavit under Georgia's E-Verify law and a notarized Affidavit Verifying Status for a City Public Benefit under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, plus a secure and verifiable identification document and fingerprints through the Georgia Applicant Processing Service.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a new or renewed alcohol beverage license in the City of Springfield.
Why it needs a notary
The checklist explicitly states the application, the Private Employer Affidavit, and the public benefit status affidavit must each be notarized under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Checklist
Get the Alcohol License Application Checklist from the City of Springfield website.
- 2
Complete the Application and Affidavits
Fill out the application, Private Employer Affidavit, and public benefit status affidavit.
- 3
Gather Your ID
Prepare a secure and verifiable document such as a driver's license or passport.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign each affidavit's jurat before the notary over live video.
- 6
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application and affidavits to the City of Springfield.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 get my Springfield alcohol license application notarized?
- Complete the application and attached affidavits, then sign each notary block before an online notary over video.
- Do I need a notary for an alcohol license in Springfield?
- Yes, the checklist requires the application, the Private Employer Affidavit, and the public benefit status affidavit all to be notarized.
- What ID counts as a secure and verifiable document?
- A driver's license, passport, or I-551 permanent resident card are accepted forms of ID under the state's list.
- Do I still need fingerprints separately?
- Yes, applicants must also submit fingerprints through the Georgia Applicant Processing Service in addition to the notarized affidavits.