Server Permit

The City of Gainesville issues server permits from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesdays only at the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). For groups of five (5) or more employees with the same organization, please call ahead for an appointment.

The cost to acquire a server permit is $20 and a valid ID must be presented at the time of the request.

The server permit, if issued*:

• Is valid only within Gainesville city limits
• Can be used in restaurants within Gainesville
• Shall be valid for up to three (3) years from the date of issue
• May be suspended or revoked if you are convicted of a felony or alcohol-related offense
• Must be accessible while you're working. Failure to have your server permit on the premises will result in penalties for you and your employer

To acquire a server permit, the applicant will be required to fill out the following forms:

• Name-based criminal history record information consent/inquiry form
• Affidavit verifying status for city public benefit application
• GPD work permit

*No person shall be granted a server permit who has been convicted, pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any crime involving the sale or possession of alcoholic beverages or any felony within three (3) years of the date of application.

To inquire about a server permit, please call GPD at 770-532-6056.