Alcohol Licensing

All businesses within the city limits of Dacula that are interested in serving or selling any type of alcohol (beer, wine, liquor, spirits, distilled beverages) are required to obtain an Alcohol Beverage License.  Alcohol license regulations can be found in the General Code of Ordinances – Chapter 4.  Please familiarize yourself with the Alcohol Ordinance prior to application. Email daculacityhall@daculaga.gov or call us at 770-963-7451 for individual assistance. 

Beginning on January 12, 2021, New Applicants will be required to start the licensing process directly with the State of Georgia through the “Centralized Alcohol Processing” Portal – GA Dept of Revenue - Application Portal

New Applications

Application Completion - In addition to applying with the State of Georgia, the City of Dacula application for a local license to sell alcohol within the City must be completed. The license is not transferable and expires annually on December 31 regardless of the license issue date. Access the application through the GTC portal. 

Please Note: New application fees must be paid by money orders.

Renewal 

Alcohol renewals for the city can now be done through the GTC portal at the same time you renew your state license. The annual license renewal application and the fee is due by November 30. A 20% late fee will be added to any license if payment is not received by the due date. Payments made after January 1 will require a new application to be submitted and the inability to sell or store alcohol on the premises.

Alcohol Pouring Permits

To obtain an alcohol pouring permit, you must submit to a fingerprint and background investigation with the Gwinnett County Police Department, located at:
446 W Crogan Street
Suite 200
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Alcohol Taxes

In addition to the alcohol privilege license, excise tax returns are due on or before the 10th of the following month the tax was collected and must include a detailed sales report as evidence of gross alcohol sales within the city. Excise tax returns received after the 20th of the month shall be charged a 10% late penalty. Any reports received after the last day of the month shall be delinquent and subject to fines.