LIQUOR LICENSE LOTTERY & INTER-COUNTY
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Liquor License Lottery & Inter-County

LIQUOR LICENSE LOTTERY & INTER-COUNTY

File today to reserve your position in this year’s Liquor License Lottery

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Once a year the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) holds a liquor license lottery in which they issue new Type 47, 48, and 21 licenses for those who apply.  Each county will release a number of licenses depending on statistical data.  There are a maximum of 25 new liquor licenses released per county.

This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in upgrading their current beer and wine license (type 41) or looking to open a new location in 2023/2024.  The lottery and inter county is your only chance to secure a license for nearly 50% of market value costs.

Liquor License Agents will handle all your ABC paperwork from the initial filing to the main application.   In previous years we’ve had over 65% winners for either the lottery or Inter county drawing. We have saved our clients thousands of dollars by successfully filing them for either the lottery, Inter county, or both.

Liquor License Agents does not get paid unless you win.   Call us at (800) 799-9081 to find out how to secure your position in the 2023 ABC Liquor License Lottery or email us at: sales@liquorlicenseagents.com

Type 20 & 21 Liquor
License

Both Type 20 and Type 21 licenses are designated for the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption. Minors are allowed on the premises of businesses that are issued this type of license. The Type 20 license is issued for the sale of packaged beer and wine, while the Type 21 is designated for the sale of general packaged alcohol, including spirits and liquor.

Type 41 & 47 Liquor
License

Probably some of the most common types of liquor licenses, the Type 41 and Type 47 licenses are specifically designated for businesses that primarily serve food. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control states that, in order to be issued a Type 41 or Type 47 license, your facility must be a “bona fide eating place.” 51% of the total sales should come from food.

Type 48 Liquor
License

Type 48 licenses differ from Type 41 and Type 47 licenses as they are used in establishments that are not primarily eateries. Type 48 Licenses are typically issued for bars and nightclubs. The Type 48 license permits the holder to serve liquor until 2:00 AM. Unique to this license, the Type 48 allows closed containers of beer or wine to be sold for “off-premises” consumption.

Liquor License Lottery & Inter-County Facts

Lottery:

Submission dates for the lottery is in mid-September, the drawing for your lottery happens in mid-October. If you are chosen as a successful winner for the lottery, you will then have 90 days to file an ABC application for transfer. If unsuccessful, the ABC will refund your money back minus $100.00.

Items you will need to successfully file:

  • Registered entity that is 90 days old from the date of Lottery submission
  • Articles of incorporation or articles of organization
  • Notarized ABC 521 form

Inter County:

Submission dates for the lottery is in mid-September, the drawing for your lottery happens in mid-October. If you are chosen as a successful winner of the Inter county drawing, you then have 90 days to secure a license on the open market in any county in California, open escrow, and file an ABC application for transfer. If unsuccessful, the ABC will refund your money back minus $100.00.

Items you will need to successfully file:

  • Registered entity that is 90 days old from the date of Lottery submission
  • Articles of incorporation or articles of organization
  • Notarized ABC 521 form

You can file for both Lottery and Inter county under the same entity, if you are successful in being chosen for both and have two locations, you can utilize both opportunities. If you only have one location, you will choose which opportunity you would like to proceed on. We are here to help guide you – we will ensure that you maximize your chances of securing a license at a fraction of market cost.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, we will give you free consultation to help you make the best decision.

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