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Alcohol Licenses 

An alcohol privilege license is required for any establishment selling or serving alcohol beverages within the city. Wholesalers or importers in alcoholic beverages, who are licensed by the State and have a place of business in the city, are also required to obtain an alcohol privilege license. 

Official regulations can be found in Chapter 4: Alcoholic Beverages of the Code of Ordinances. 

You can find the forms listed below on the eTRAKiT Portal using this link. 

eTRAKiT instructions for using the new online portal for permits and licenses 

  • Alcohol License Renewal 

  • Alcohol Beverage Package or Consumption License Application 

  • Alcohol Beverage Wholesaler, Broker or Importer License Application 

  • Alcohol Beverage Manufacturer License Application 

  • Background Consent Form 

  • BYOB License Application 

  • Patio Permit Application 

  • Personnel Statement Form 

  • Pouring Permit Application 

  • Pouring Permit Renewal Application 

  • Registered Agent Form 

  • Temporary Alcohol License Acknowledgement 

To register or renew your Alcohol License with the State, please click on this link. 

Contact the City of Dunwoody with any questions at 678-382-6710 or by email. 

With an alcohol privilege license, consumption on premise is allowed from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. on Monday - Saturday. With an alcohol privilege license for Sunday sales, consumption on premise is allowed from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Earlier closing times exist for specific businesses. 

Pouring Permits 

Please use this link for ordinance information regarding pouring permits. All pouring permit services should be completed using our new eTRAKiT Portal. 

Click here: POURING PERMIT- PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS 

New Dunwoody pouring permit services require fingerprinting. Fingerprinting services are available Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Schedule by calling 678-382-6705. Please make sure to schedule an appointment after creating your pouring permit account. 

If you are renewing your pouring permit please log into your account and renew online. 

Restaurants 

New restaurants will need a Plan Review Routing sheet from Dunwoody Community Development (Permits Department) before applying for DeKalb County permits. 

DeKalb County: 

Other Helpful Documents 

Georgia Food Code – Interpretation Manual 

Georgia Food Code – Design Manual