All persons employed to dispense, sell, serve, take orders, or mix alcoholic beverages in Sandy Springs are required to hold a Pouring Permit. Persons holding managerial positions above those who perform these same activities are also required to hold a Pouring Permit.
Your Pouring Permit is associated with the Alcoholic Beverage License of the establishment you are pouring for.
If you need a Pouring Permit for a special event, do not visit the Police Department. Instead call 770-730-5600 and ask to speak to the Revenue Department for assistance.
Permits are not transferable between cities or counties.
Applying for a Pouring Permit
Pouring permits can be obtained at the Sandy Springs Police Headquarters located at: 7840 Roswell Road, Suite 301, Sandy Springs, 30350 between 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Persons applying for a Pouring Permit will be provided with a Pouring Permit application and will undergo a criminal background check by the Sandy Springs Police Department.
Please ensure you have a printed copy of your Alcohol Awareness Certificate when you arrive to obtain your pouring permit. A physical copy is required to attach to your application. We are unable to accept digital copies or print certificates on-site.
Valid identification is required, and photocopies will not be accepted. Non-U.S. residents must provide additional documentation to verify employment eligibility.
The cost of a Pouring Permit is $50, and the permit is valid for one year from the date of receipt.
Pouring Permit Restrictions
A pouring permit will not be issued if it appears that within a period of five years of the application date, the applicant has been convicted, plead guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony, any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, any sexual-related crime, or any criminal offense relating to alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, taxes, or gambling. A Pouring Permit will not be issued if the applicant has not been released from any parole or probation prior to the filing of the application. This subsection shall apply with respect to the laws of this state, other states, the United States, and other countries. Sentencing as first offender status shall not be considered as a conviction, if the sentence was successfully completed without any violation of probation and with no adjudication of guilt ever being entered.
For additional information about Pouring Permits, please contact the Permits Department at 770-551-3299.