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ISSUANCE OF LIQUOR LICENSE

Before the Issuance of Liquor License is granted, the following must be completed, received and approved:



Local Governing Body (city, town, county) recommendation for approval. The Department of Liquor

must wait fifteen (15) days from the date of the recommendation before reviewing the Application for

Issuance. A.R.S §4-201(E).



Background clearance



Site Inspection (for Restaurant Series 12 and Hotel/Motel Series 11 Liquor Licenses only)



Copy of a valid Certificate of Completion for the Basic/Management Title 4 (Arizona liquor law) Training,

if not received at the time of application.

Final issuance fees are required at the time of issuance (see fee chart).

INTERIM PERMIT

If you are applying for an Interim Permit, there must be a current (not expired) same series type of Liquor

License at the business location. Complete Section 5 of the Application for Liquor License. This section needs to

be signed by either the Agent or Owner of the current Liquor License and notarized. Attach the current (not

expired) Liquor License of the current business (current Licensee at location) to the Application for Liquor

License. Interim Permit fee is $100.00.

PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER

This only applies to Bar (Series 6), Beer and Wine Bar (Series7) and Liquor Store (Series 9) Liquor Licenses.

Complete Section 12 of the Application for Liquor License. (This section is to be completed, signed and

notarized by the Owner(s) as noted on the original Liquor License.) Attach a copy of the Bill of Sale of

ownership. Attach a copy of the Liquor License purchased. Person-to- Person Transfer Application fee is $100.00.

LOCATION TRANSFER

This only applies to Bar (Series 6), Beer and Wine Bar (Series7) and Liquor Store (Series 9) Liquor Licenses.

Complete Section 11 of the Application for Liquor License. Location Transfer Application fee is $100.00.

ARIZONA STATE LIQUOR STATUTES AND/OR RULES

It is required that all applicants be familiar with current Title 4 (Arizona liquor law) and Arizona Administrative

Code Title 19 (Arizona liquor rules).

AGENT

A person who is designated by the Applicant or Licensee to receive communications from the Department and

to file documents and sign documents for filing with the Department on behalf of the Applicant or Licensee.

The Agent is required to be a U.S. Citizen and Arizona Resident.

MANAGER

The Manager is required to be a U.S Citizen and Arizona Resident. If the Manager is born outside of the United

States, proof of citizenship must be attached to the Questionnaire. All managers actively involved in the day-to-

day operations of the business are required to complete and submit a Questionnaire, Fingerprint Card and

copy of Certificate of Completion for Basic and Management Title 4 Training (issued within the past three (3)

years). Question 21 of the Manager’s Questionnaire needs to be completed by an Owner or the Agent listed

on the Application for Liquor License.

TYPE OF OWNERSHIPS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT:

INDIVIDUAL

The person applying must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident Alien and a bona fide Arizona Resident. The forms

required are Questionnaire, Arizona Statement of Citizenship or Alien Status for State Public Benefits form, front

and back copy of document showing proof of citizenship (current signed U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate or

current Arizona Drivers License), and Fingerprint Card. Complete Section 6 of the Application for Liquor License.

CORPORATION

A Corporation must be qualified to Do Business in Arizona and be in Good Standing with the Arizona

Corporation Commission. At least three Officers and all Stockholders owning 10% or more of the Corporation

must be disclosed. Each person disclosed is required to submit a completed Questionnaire and Fingerprint

Card. A copy of the Original Articles of Organization, date stamped by the Arizona Corporation Commission,

must be submitted if the Corporation is in a pending status at the time the Application is submitted. Complete

Section 6 of the Application for Liquor License.

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