It may take several months for your application to be completely processed. You’ll also want to give yourself some additional buffer time. You’ll likely need some other permits first (business license, building and zoning permits, health permit, and sales tax permit), so definitely check out the application ahead of time. Step 3: Acquire all other business permits needed
Once you know your local laws and have determined the type of license your business will need, you can apply directly with your local alcohol or liquor control agency. Step 2: Apply with your local alcohol control agency
If you’re still on the fence about what type of license you will need, your state’s alcohol or liquor control agency may also be able to help. You can find this information by consulting your state’s ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) board. Look into whether there are additional requirements in your city or county as well. Step 1: Research your state’s liquor laws All the different types of liquor licenses can essentially be divided into two categories: On-License and Off-License. Off-licenseīy the time you’re ready to start researching Liquor licenses, you’ll know how your business will be tendering alcohol. They can also designate whether discounts on liquor are allowed or if unfinished wine bottles can be taken out of a restaurant. Liquor License Laws regulate things like types of alcohol a business is allowed to sell, the cost of alcohol, what containers alcohol can be served in, and times when alcohol is allowed to be sold. In the United States, each state and even certain municipalities have their own liquor laws and requirements for procuring a liquor license, so it is important to research and understand the liquor laws in your state as you prepare to open your business. A liquor license gives a business the legal right to serve alcohol as well as the responsibility of serving and selling liquor in compliance with local regulations.