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Payment for filing fee of $50.00 per license type (Credit Card or Electronic Check only)
Corporation or LLC Paperwork (excludes individuals and partnerships)
Corporations must provide the probated document that includes the book/instrument number, page, date and county where the
business was formed.
Out of state corporations must include the Certificate of Existence for Alabama issued by the Secretary of State. The Alabama
Secretary of State may be reached at 1(334) 242-5324.
Identification Documents - All copies of Identification must be in color and are required for EVERY applicant or EVERY
member/officer listed in a corporation, LLC, or partnership.
US Born Citizens
Valid Driver's License or State issued ID from state of legal residency for ALL APPLICANTS
(If a Corporation or LLC, for ALL officers and/or members of the Board of Directors).
Certified copy of birth certificate or US Passport
Naturalized Citizens
Valid Driver's License or State issued ID from state of legal residency for ALL APPLICANTS
(If a Corporation or LLC, for ALL officers and/or members of the Board of Directors)
Naturalization papers or Current US Passport
Non US citizens
Valid Driver's License or State issued ID from state of legal residency for ALL APPLICANTS (If a Corporation or LLC,
for ALL officers and/or members of the Board of Directors)
Current Permanent Resident Card, Visa, etc.
Power of Attorney, if applicable
Copy of Driver’s License
Documents showing control of the property- i.e. Lease, Deed, etc
If a lease or use agreement:
Name(s) on the document matches the applicant name exactly (EX. If John Doe, Inc. is the applicant, then the lessee must be
John Doe, Inc.)
Address on the document matches exactly as on the application
If the lease has a legal description instead of a physical address, location address must be confirmed in one of the
following ways:
E-911 Address verification
Handwritten on the lease, signed and dated by lessor and lessee
Correspondence on letterhead from an authorized individual
The document has a valid, reasonable term (at least one year for full, year long license)
Document is signed by applicant and property owner
If a Deed:
The name on the deed must match exactly with the applicant name (Ex. If John Doe, Inc. is the applicant, then the deed must
be made out to John Doe, Inc.)
Deed must be stamped and recorded by the probate office in the county in which it is located
Physical location address must be confirmed in one of the following ways:
E-911 Address verification
Handwritten on the deed, signed and dated by applicant
Correspondence on letterhead from an authorized individual
Sales Tax License - a copy of the State of Alabama Sales Tax License
501(c) Charities must provide 501(c) paperwork
Tax exempt must provide their certificate of exemption
Federal Tax ID and coinciding paperwork (for corporations, LLCs, etc)
Background checks (excludes publicly traded companies and 501(c) charitable organizations)
**This needs to be initiated as SOON as you submit this packet and complete the application at your division office.**
The license will not be completed and issued until the background check is returned to your ABC Division office.
Checklist
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
**It is MANDATORY that the applicant name and physical location match on ALL documentation.**
**ALL documents should be provided as required by ABC Rules and Regulations 20-X-5-.01**
**These documents are REQUIRED by Alabama State Law. They are not optional.**
The ABC Board has broad discretion to request any other information that it
deems necessary. All documents must be legible, color copies.
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Required for ALL applicants, partners, members, officers and anyone with a profit interest in the establishment to be licensed,
unless publically traded.
Approval from local governing authority (Excludes Tobacco only, Importers, and Wholesalers)
Name(s) on the document must match the applicant name exactly. Physical location address must match the address on the
application exactly. License type must match the application exactly. This must be on letterhead from the governing authority
and must be signed by an authorized official.
Copy of your Business License or completed business license application (Tobacco Only)
Name(s) on the document must match the applicant name exactly. Physical location address must match the address on the
application exactly.
Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate (Excludes Tobacco only, Manufacturers, Importers, and Wholesalers)
See ABC Rules and Regulations 20-X-5-.14
The insured must match exactly with the applicant name
(Ex. If John Doe, Inc. is the applicant, then the insured must be John Doe, Inc.)
Physical location address of the licensed premises must be listed on the insurance
Certificate must clearly state a minimum of $100,000 in Liquor Liability Insurance
Coverage dates should be valid for the term of the license
If you are transferring a license, make sure that the current licensee comes to the appointment with you to sign the transfer
agreement. They will need to bring the following items:
A copy of the current license
A copy of the current licensee’s insurance
A copy of the current licensee’s driver’s license
Additional Requirements for On Premises Locations
Health Permit
Additional Requirements for a Restaurant
Menu
Understanding of Restaurant Requirements (This will be given to you to sign by your local ABC office at some point during the
application process)
Additional Requirements for 031 Club Liquor Class I
Copy of By-Laws
States that regular meetings of the officers are held (weekly, monthly, etc)
States that officers who are regularly elected conduct the operations of the club
States that the members of the club are admitted by written application, investigation and ballot
States that the club charges and collects dues from elected members (shows dollar amount)
States that the club has been established and is operated solely for the purpose of being a social, national, patriotic,
political or athletic, or similar approved club.
Membership list of at least 150 members to include: Applicant name, date of birth, home address, telephone number,
occupation , place of employment, application date, date of admission, date initiation fees/dues are paid and the amount paid,
name of the applicant’s sponsor, the number of the card issued, and the type of ID used to verify age and identity. 10% will be
verified.
Documentation that the applicant is a bona fide non-profit organization
An example Membership Application, Temporary Membership Card, and Permanent Membership Card
Additional Requirements for 032 Club Liquor Class II
Copy of By-Laws
States that regular meetings of the officers are held (weekly, monthly, etc)
States that officers who are regularly elected conduct the operations of the club
States that the members of the club are admitted by written application, investigation and ballot
States that the club charges and collects dues from elected members (shows dollar amount)
States that the club has been established and is operated solely for the purpose of being a social, national, patriotic,
political or athletic, or similar approved club.
Membership list of at least 100 members to include: Applicant name, date of birth, home address, telephone number,
occupation , place of employment, application date, date of admission, date initiation fees/dues are paid and the amount paid,
name of the applicant’s sponsor, the number of the card issued, and the type of ID used to verify age and identity. 10% will be
verified.
An example Membership Application, Temporary Membership Card, and Permanent Membership Card
If you have any questions or problems obtaining the information listed above, please call for assistance before your scheduled
appointment. No applications will be taken unless all required documents are correct at the time of your appointment.