To obtain a bartending license in the state of Kansas, you must apply for a liquor license through the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) division of the Kansas Department of Revenue. This process involves several steps, including obtaining a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), registering for business taxes, obtaining a valid Tax Clearance Certificate, and paying the necessary fees. Once your application is approved, your license will be valid for a two-year term.
1. Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Purpose: A FEIN is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to business entities operating in the United States for the purposes of identification.
- Estimated Cost: There is no cost to obtain a FEIN.
- Instructions: You can obtain a FEIN from the IRS website here.
2. Register for Business Taxes
- Purpose: This registration is necessary for your business to collect and pay all applicable taxes.
- Instructions: You can register for business taxes online here.
3. Obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate
- Purpose: This certificate is required to confirm that your entity is in good standing with the Kansas Department of Revenue.
- Instructions: You can apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate using your entity's FEIN here.
4. Apply for a Liquor License
- Purpose: This license is necessary to legally serve alcohol in the state of Kansas.
- Estimated Cost: The license fee, modernization fee, and application fee can be paid in full or half the license fee and the entire modernization and application fees can be paid initially. The remaining half of the license fee plus a 10% surcharge must be paid within one year or your license will automatically be canceled.
- Instructions: You can apply for or renew your liquor license online here. If you have any questions, you can contact the ABC Licensing Unit at 785-296-7015 (press option #2) or send an email to: KDOR_abc.licensing@ks.gov.
FAQs
- How long is the liquor license valid for? The liquor license is valid for a two-year term.
- What happens if I do not pay the remaining license fee and the 10% surcharge within one year? If you do not pay the remaining license fee and the 10% surcharge within one year, your license will automatically be canceled.
- How can I contact the ABC Licensing Unit if I have any questions? You can contact the ABC Licensing Unit at 785-296-7015 (press option #2) or send an email to: KDOR_abc.licensing@ks.gov.
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