Who needs an Application for Banquet License?
An Application for Banquet License 805-4 is the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) form that must be submitted by individuals or organizations who are going to organize an event that does not meet all the following criteria (it still may meet some of them though):
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the planned event is private, may not be attended by third parties, who weren't actually invited;
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all the beverages and food served will not be paid for in any way;
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the event will not take place at a club or unlicensed restaurant premises;
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alcoholic drinks served at the event are not bought from a distributor or wholesaler.
If one of the indicated criteria is not met, the organizing party is supposed to apply for a banquet license.
When is the Application for Banquet License due?
The 805-4 Banquet License Application must be filed for processing no later than ten business days before the event date. In the case in which it is submitted past the required due date, the application for the license may be rejected due to insufficient time for consideration.
Is the 805-4 Virginia ABC Application for Banquet License accompanied by any other forms?
Yes, the applicant should provide as much supporting documentation as possible. The content of the fillable 805-4 Form will guide in the particular attachments that are required.
How to fill out the ABC Application for Banquet License?
The following events about the party are required:
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The type of license required;
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Information about the applicant (name, SSN, address, phone number);
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Any convictions;
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Previously held banquet licenses (if any);
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Details of the event (type, date, location address, who will attend, tickets, donations collected, etc.);
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Organizational details about the banquet, etc.
Where do I send the completed Application for Banquet License?
The completed 805-4 application must be delivered to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control together with all the supporting documents.
