Liquor License – On Premises Liquor License in New York

January 31, 2023by Jeffrey Davis

A liquor license application is something that a business can truly do on their own with some minor exceptions. Even those minor exceptions are in my view truly minor.

First: Go through the Application Wizard which can be found HERE and HERE. It will tell you the fees you need to pay and you need to include this as part of your complete application.

Second: Send the 30 day notice to the local community board. Community Board/Municipality 30 Day Notification and proof of mailing or delivery (must use the Standardized Notice Form and wait 30 days after notification to file your application with the Authority) must be submitted with your application even if you’re looking for a temporary permit.

Third: Complete the application: Application On Premises Consumption – Complete

Fourth: Include the following with your application (must be include at the time of filing regardless of complete application or temporary permit):

• Completed Application
• All Fees
• $1,000 Penal Bond: Click HERE to apply.
• Proof of citizenship (copies of passports will do)
• Photos of the premises and principals
• Photo Identification for each principal
• Lease/Deed/Management Agreement (if applicable)
• Contracts of Sale for the real property and/or business (if applicable)
• Investment Records (usually past 3 months bank statements)
• Diagrams of the Premises (this can be done by hand, see the examples/instructions here: Diagram Instructions
• Filing Receipt
• Menu (yes, print it out)
• Restroom waiver request (if only one restroom)

Fifth: The NYSLA usually wants to know that you are ready to operate. I include a letter that looks like this:  L- NYSLA re Ready to Operate
Sixth: Take care of the liquor license publication requirement. We can do that for you.
This is all the information you need to get things moving along. For other things like corporate filings, etc. we can handle all of that if necessary. Your biggest items, financially, are going to be the filing fees. You don’t need a lawyer for most of this if you have a complete application. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.