Liquor License Application Form (Page 4 of 4) in pdf

ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL BUREAU

700 S. Stratford Dr. Ste 115 Meridian, ID 83642

(208) 884-7060 E-Mail: ABC@isp.idaho.gov

INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIQUOR-BY-THE-DRINK ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES

For information regarding ABC licensing, laws, and rules visit our website:

All blanks must be completed – N/A is not acceptable. Follow all instructions printed on the application. Any incomplete application will be

returned to applicant. Alcohol Beverage Control Bureau has 90 days to process and investigate any application received.

Fingerprint cards must be submitted for each sole proprietor, partner, corporation officer (board of directors), and LLC member. The fee for each

fingerprint card is $41.50. This must be sent with the application and card(s). (Submit one check for all fingerprints, separate from the application

fee). DO NOT FOLD, TEAR OR STAPLE THE CARD(S).

Express mail envelopes for return service will be used only when provided by the applicant. The applicant must be listed as both the sender and

receiver with the postage pre-paid. ABC can no longer mail licenses using UPS due to increased charges.

All fees must accompany the application and documents. Do not mail cash. Make all checks payable to “State of Idaho”.

Completing the Application: Instructions follow the order of the application. Forms must be legible (printed or typed). Applications must be

signed and notarized.

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For new applications, write the proposed Opening Date in the box in the upper right hand corner of the application. This date is used to

schedule the building inspection which is required to be completed before a license can be issued. If your premise is currently under

construction, indicate the opening date when construction 95% complete.

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For transfer applications, complete the box in the upper right-hand corner with all of the information from the license being transferred.

Application Type: Mark the appropriate box indicating the reason for the application (i.e. new applications). For transfers, mark the

appropriate box for the type of transfer.

A restaurant is: A full service restaurant with kitchen facilities, a printed menu and regularly served meals, prepared on-site. See

I.C. §23-942(c) and IDAPA 11.05.01.010.06 for restaurant qualifications.

License Type and Fees: Mark the license types that are being applied for.

Total Fees for new applications: Add the indicated fee for each license type applied for.

Total Fees for transfer applications: The fee for transferring a liquor license through a lease is half of annual fee; through a

purchase is 10% of purchase price of license or goodwill, whichever is greater plus $20 for each transfer of the beer licenses

(beer and keg beer).

Type of Business: If not an incorporated city license, mark the appropriate box for the type of business operated. See Idaho

Code Title 23 Chapter 9 for definitions.

Location of Business: inside or outside the incorporated city limits.

Applicant Information: Write in all of the required information as listed. You must write the Idaho Seller’s Permit number issued in the

applicant’s by the Idaho State Tax Commission name on 3B. Idaho Tax numbers or Federal EIN numbers are NOT acceptable.

Type of Liquor License Transfer Information: If the applicant is purchasing the license, attach a copy of the Purchase & Sales

Agreement AND Bill of Sale stating the price paid for the license. If the transfer is through a lease of license, attach a copy of the

signed license lease agreement. For other transfers, attach a copy of the documentation showing transfer (divorce decree, court

order, death certificate, etc)

List of Applicants/Agents: Complete all three sections. Attach a separate sheet of paper with additional people if necessary.

5-10. Complete all items with the appropriate response and information.

Submit the entire completed application with all documents required. Use this checklist as a guide:

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Fingerprint cards and fees ($41.50) for each person listed on the application. See #4 on application.

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Current building lease or proof of ownership (warranty deed) in the name of the applicant. See #7 on application.

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Floor plan of the premise to be licensed. Do not send architectural plans or any plans on paper larger than 8 ½” x 11”. See #8 on

application.

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Copy of printed menu with individually priced meals (for all restaurant applicants).

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Articles of Incorporation/Organization (Corporations/LLC’s) from Idaho Secretary of State’s Office.

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Copy of Idaho Seller’s Permit from the Idaho State Tax Commission.

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Partnership Agreement (copy) which has been filed with the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office (LP’s/LLP’s/LLLP’s).

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Liquor license applications must include a liquor license lease agreement OR signed liquor license purchase and sales agreement and

executed bill of sale.

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Fees - Make checks payable to “State of Idaho”.

NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF DOCUMENTS. FAXED COPIES OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED. CITY AND COUNTY LICENSES MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED, contact your local County and/or City Clerk.

To register a business name contact the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office at

for forms and information.

EH 10.02-01 Liquor Application

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Rev. 07/2015

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