How to get a Liquor License in Maryland?

To obtain a liquor license in the state of Maryland, you must go through a detailed application process. This process involves filing an application with the Board of Liquor License Commissioners, paying the required fees, and meeting all the necessary requirements. The process may vary slightly depending on whether you are applying for a new license, a transfer of an existing license, or an expansion of your premises.

1. Filing an Application with the Board

• Purpose: To officially start the process of obtaining a liquor license.
• Estimated Cost: $600.00 for a new license or transfer application in Baltimore City. $500.00 for an application in Baltimore County. Prices vary in other areas.
• Instructions: You can obtain the application packet from the Liquor Board office or online. For Baltimore City, you can download the “2022 Application for Alcoholic Beverages License” here. For Baltimore County, you can download the application forms here. Other forms can be found on respective municipality or county websites. 

2. Paying the Required Fees

• Purpose: To cover the costs associated with processing your application.
• Estimated Cost: In Baltimore City, the application fee is $600.00, which includes the hearing fee. If there are changes in the pertinent information contained in any application filed with the Board, a substitute application is required to be filed with a $250.00 application fee and a $200.00 issuance fee. For delivery registration, there is a one-time fee of $50.00. In Baltimore County, the application fee is $500.00. Prices vary in other areas.
• Instructions: These fees can be paid by check or money order to the Board’s “Director of Finance”. Cash is not accepted.

3. Meeting the Necessary Requirements

• Purpose: To ensure that you are eligible to hold a liquor license and that your establishment complies with all relevant regulations.
• Instructions: You must provide all the necessary information and documents as required in the application. This includes details about the business, the applicant(s), and the proposed location for a new license request. You must also certify that you will comply with all regulations promulgated by the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for the City of Baltimore pertaining to the delivery of any alcoholic beverages.

Useful Information Source Links:

• Baltimore City Liquor License Application Process
• Baltimore County Liquor License Application Resources

FAQs:

• What is the cost of applying for a liquor license in Baltimore City and Baltimore County? In Baltimore City, the application fee is $600.00 for a new license or transfer application. If there are changes in the pertinent information contained in any application filed with the Board, a substitute application is required to be filed with a $250.00 application fee and a $200.00 issuance fee. For delivery registration, there is a one-time fee of $50.00. In Baltimore County, the application fee is $500.00. Prices vary in other areas. 
• Where can I find the application forms for a liquor license? For Baltimore City, you can download the “2022 Application for Alcoholic Beverages License” here. For Baltimore County, you can download the application forms here. Other forms can be found on respective municipality or county websites. 
• What are the requirements for obtaining a liquor license? You must provide all the necessary information and documents as required in the application. This includes details about the business, the applicant(s), and the proposed location for a new license request. You must also certify that you will comply with all regulations promulgated by the Board of Liquor License Commissioners pertaining to the delivery of any alcoholic beverages.

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