Having a liquor license is required to sell alcoholic beverages in your establishment. The types of liquor licenses one may purchase vary, depending on the type of event you are hosting, business you run, and how long you keep your license. The regulations for each type of liquor license varies, so you should contact the Department of Revenue, which will ensure you apply for the appropriate license for your business or event.

To qualify for a liquor license of any type, the individual must be at least twenty-one years of age. You must have a seller’s permit, which is issued from the Department of Revenue. In some states, such as Wyoming, an applicant must have lived in the state continuously for at least ninety days. Some training on responsible drinking may be required, but his varies by state.

A retail liquor license is known as a Class A license. This license permits the business owner to not only sell alcoholic or malt beverages, but also wine. The types of retail businesses that require this license are grocery or convenience stores. The fees for this license range from $300 up to $1,500.

There are permits that allow you to use for special events such as a fair, catering permit, public gathering, or a holiday social. This permit is designed for a specific time frame, like twenty-four hours or a weekend, depending on the length of the event. This license could cost anywhere from $10 to $100.

A bar and grill license is needed for any type of establishment that has a bar or a lounge. This is known as a Class C liquor license. You will be permitted to sell alcohol to anyone who is the legal drinking age within that city and state, who are seated in the bar, restaurant, and lounge areas of the establishment. A license for a bar and grill may cost you anywhere from $1,500, all the way up to $10, 500. The cost of the bar and grill license depends on the location of the business, and the type of revenue it makes or is expected to make.

No matter what type of liquor license you purchase, they will all have the same types of rules. For example, each license will detail when liquor can be sold, where they liquor can be sold, if liquor must be sold in containers or opened, how much liquor can be sold, and who the liquor can be sold to. If terms and rules of the liquor license are not followed, your license could be suspended or taken away, and depending on the type of violation, you could be cited by the local court in your jurisdiction.