San Antonio, TX · Bexar County
TABC Distance Requirement Variance Affidavit
A notarized affidavit applicants and property owners sign as part of a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission prequalification package to establish or vary distance requirements in San Antonio.
- 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
Businesses seeking a TABC permit in San Antonio must submit an affidavit, embedded in Development Services' Information Bulletin 168, confirming a licensed surveyor's map shows the location meets the city's distance requirements from protected uses. Both the applicant and, when different, the property owner must swear the facts are true before a notary public in Bexar County before the city will support the TABC prequalification package.
Who needs it
Applicants and property owners seeking a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission permit for a location in San Antonio, including any request for a distance-requirement variance.
Why it needs a notary
Both the applicant and property-owner sections close with 'STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF BEXAR... Sworn to and subscribed before me,' requiring separate notarized signatures.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Information Bulletin 168 with the embedded affidavit from the San Antonio DSD Documents Online library.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
Fill in the business name, address, and survey information confirming distance compliance.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for the applicant and property owner (if different) to be sworn before a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign while the notary completes each jurat and seal.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your TABC prequalification package through Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Antonio. 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 the San Antonio TABC distance variance affidavit?
- Complete the applicant statement (and property owner authorization if applicable), then book a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need a notary for a TABC application in San Antonio?
- Yes. Development Services' Information Bulletin 168 includes an affidavit that must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public before the city supports the TABC prequalification package.
- Does the property owner need a separate notarization?
- Yes, if the applicant is not the owner. The Authorization by Property Owner section has its own jurat requiring a separate notarization.
- Can an online notary handle this TABC affidavit?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018; check with the city or TABC if unsure whether your specific submission requires an in-person notary.