Austin, TX · Travis County
BYOB Venue Permit Application
A sworn permit application venue operators file with Austin Development Services to allow customers to bring their own alcohol on site.
- 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 that let patrons bring their own alcoholic beverages onto the premises must hold a City of Austin BYOB Venue Permit under Chapter 4-11 of the Austin City Code. The applicant's principal signs the application under oath, and the signature must be taken before a notary public, confirming everything stated is true and correct.
Who needs it
Owners, officers, or managers of bars, restaurants, and event venues applying for or renewing a City of Austin BYOB venue permit.
Why it needs a notary
Section 11 ('Sign and Notarize') requires the applicant to swear the application is true before a notary, with a full Texas jurat block on the signature page.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the BYOB Venue Permit Application from Austin Development Services.
- 2
Complete Venue and Applicant Sections
Fill in venue information, applicant type, and ownership/management details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the Section 11 signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application on camera in front of the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with Austin Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Austin. 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
- Who signs the BYOB venue permit application?
- The individual owner, a partner, an officer, or a manager, depending on the applicant's business structure, per Section 11.
- Do I need this notarized to open a BYOB venue in Austin?
- Yes, the application must be signed under oath before a notary before the City of Austin will process it.
- How do I notarize my BYOB application online?
- Complete Sections 1 through 10, then sign Section 11 during a remote online notarization video session.
- Is this permit the same as a TABC license?
- No, the BYOB venue permit is separate from state TABC licensing; check with the city if unsure which permits your venue needs.