Alcoholic Beverage Control
109 SW 9th Street, 5th Floor
PO Box 3506
Topeka KS 66601-3506
Phone: 785-296-7015
Fax: 785-296-7185
Kdor_abc.email@ks.gov
www.ksrevenue.org/abc.html
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in applying for a Kansas Retailer license, which allows the sale of alcoholic liquor in the
original package for consumption off of and away from the licensed premise. Additional information may be found on
our website at: http://www.ksrevenue.org/abcoffprem.html
Once you know the name of the retail liquor store, your assigned customer representative can assist you. Find your
customer representative on our website at: http://www.ksrevenue.org/abccontact.html
Prerequisite – all applicants must be a Kansas res
ident for at least 4 years and be a US
citizen.
1. Liquor License Application (ABC-800). Include all supporting documentation as required.
Section 2 – Business Entity
a. Corporation – A corporation cannot own a Retailer’s license.
b. General Partnership – Attach a copy of the Partnership Agreement.
c. LLC or LLP – Attach a copy of the Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement.
d. Trust – Attach a copy of the Declaration of Trust
Section 7 – Premise Information
a. Include a copy of your lease, deed or purchase agreement. Must be signed and in the correct entity name. (i.e.
LLC, Partnership or Individual)
2. Financial Disclosure (ABC-801). You must attach copies of bank statements, loan documents, etc. for verification
of funding source for this business.
3. License Bond. Amount - $2,000.00 Please select one of the following:
a. Escrow Bond (ABC-803). Original documents must be submitted.
b. Surety Bond (ABC-804). Original documents must be submitted.
For Questions about bonds, contact the Miscellaneous Tax Segment at 785-368-8222, option #8.
4. Premise Approval (ABC-806). Must be taken to the city/county to complete the zoning section and apply the
city/county seal.
5. Management Services Agreement (ABC-807). Applies only if you intend to have a management
company operate your Retail Liquor Store.
6. Business Tax Application Booklet (KS-1216). Check Liquor Enforcement tax and any other applicable tax types.
Submit only the application form, CR-16.
7. Liquor Dealer Registration (TTB F 5630.5d). Make two (2) copies of the completed form. Send the original to the
address on the form. Send a copy of your completed form to ABC and keep a copy at the business location.
If you are purchasing an existing business, you must also submit the following:
1. Notice of Intent to Sell (ABC-811). This form is completed by the seller.
2. Request to Sell Inventory (ABC-812). This form is required if you are purchasing inventory from the seller and must
be signed by the seller and the purchaser. Submit page 1 for approval. Final inventory due at the time of sale.
3. Bill of Sale.
Submitting your Application:
Before you submit your application, please complete the following checklist.
Yes No
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I have completed all the required forms listed above.
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I have reviewed the forms to ensure they are completed and signed.
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I have verified the ABC-806 has the city/county seal on the form.
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I have verified liquor sales are allowed in the city/county where my business will be located.
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I have attached all supporting documents required. i.e. – lease, deed, bank statements, loan documents,
Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement, etc.
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I have verified the lease, deed or purchase agreement is signed and in the correct entity name.
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I have included the correct license and registration fees.
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Check
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Money Order
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Cashier’s Check
ABC-858 (Rev. 08/19)
Application Packet
Apply/remit payment online at http://ksabconline.org or you may print, fill out, then mail or hand-deliver the following forms
along with your payment, to our office.
