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How to Obtain a Liquor License

By:Deborah Cohn
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Whether you want to serve alcohol at your new restaurant or bar or in an established place of business, or you just want to host an event where alcohol will be served, you need a liquor license. While each state in the United States has its own particular rules processes and forms for application, this article will show you the basic steps you need to take to obtain the license.

Step 1

Contact your state government to obtain information on applications. Search online for your state's government website, and find the department responsible for alcohol regulation. You may have to drill down further to find the alcohol regulation department for your particular city or region, as you may have to apply for a license on both the state and local levels. If you don't want to use online resources, use the blue pages in your phone directory to find the proper agencies.

Step 2

Use the official webpage(s), or the human resources you identified, to determine the type of license you need to apply for. This will be based on the type of business or event for which you're obtaining the license. For instance, you may have to get one license for hard liquor and another for other alcoholic beverages.

Step 3

Gather the pertinent documentation, such as license requirements, laws, codes and regulations involving the serving of alcohol, as well as all information on the violations, penalties and sanctions involved for breaking the laws. Read this documentation thoroughly.

Step 4

Request the appropriate applications on both the state and city levels. You may be able to find the forms online. If not, have them mailed to you.

Step 5

Fill out the forms and prepare any additional documentation.

Step 6

Make copies of all the forms and documentation for your own personal files.

Step 7

Submit the applications along with any fees or payment required. Hopefully this can be done online as well, but more likely you will have to send the paperwork and payment through snail-mail to the correct parties.

Step 8

Once you receive your license, make sure all your employees know the rules and regulations before beginning the liquor service.

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