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How to Get a Retail alcohol License in Alabama (2026)

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The division licenses locations that sell alcoholic beverages.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Alabama ABC Board, Licensing & Compliance Division

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    ABC Board Licensing and Compliance Division
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Licensing & Compliance
    Official source

  2. Check your qualifications

    Education

    The Alabama Responsible Vendor Program is voluntary.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    The Alabama Responsible Vendor Program is a voluntary program that allows licensees to become certified through the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
    Official source

  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    In-State License or Permit
    Official source

  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

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What else should I know?

Agency guidance

The division licenses locations that sell alcoholic beverages.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The Division issues licenses and/or permits for all locations in the state that sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products.
Official source

Agency guidance

State retail fees: lounge Class I, package lounge Class II and restaurant liquor are each $300; retail beer and retail table wine licenses are each $150, whether on/off-premises or off-premises only.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
010 | LOUNGE RETAIL LIQUOR - CLASS I | $300.00 011 | LOUNGE RETAIL LIQUOR - CLASS II - ( PACKAGE) | $300.00 020 | RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR | $300.00 040 | RETAIL BEER - (ON OR OFF PREMISES) | $150.00 050 | RETAIL BEER (OFF PREMISES ONLY) | $150.00 060 | RETAIL TABLE WINE (ON OR OFF PREMISES) | $150.00 070 | RETAIL TABLE WINE (OFF PREMISES ONLY) | $150.00
Official source

Agency guidance

Print the pre-application and arrange an appointment with the appropriate division office.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Please print your pre-application and contact your division office to schedule an appointment.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

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What does it cost?

Bonds and insurance

Insurance

A liquor liability insurance certificate must show at least $100,000 in coverage; coverage dates should cover the license term.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Certificate must clearly state a minimum of $100,000 in Liquor Liability coverage Coverage dates should be valid for the term of the license
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (8)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Alabama ABC Board, Licensing & Compliance Division

Alabama ABC Board, Licensing & Compliance Division

ABC Board Licensing and Compliance Division
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://www.alabcboard.gov/licensing-compliance

Licensing & Compliance
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://www.alabcboard.gov/licensing-compliance/how-to-apply

In-State License or Permit
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

A liquor liability insurance certificate must show at least $100,000 in coverage; coverage dates should cover the license term.

A liquor liability insurance certificate must show at least $100,000 in coverage; coverage dates should cover the license term.

Certificate must clearly state a minimum of $100,000 in Liquor Liability coverage Coverage dates should be valid for the term of the license
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

The Alabama Responsible Vendor Program is voluntary.

The Alabama Responsible Vendor Program is voluntary.

The Alabama Responsible Vendor Program is a voluntary program that allows licensees to become certified through the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The division licenses locations that sell alcoholic beverages.

The division licenses locations that sell alcoholic beverages.

The Division issues licenses and/or permits for all locations in the state that sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

State retail fees: lounge Class I, package lounge Class II and restaurant liquor are each $300; retail beer and retail table wine licenses are each $150, whether on/off-premises or off-premises only.

State retail fees: lounge Class I, package lounge Class II and restaurant liquor are each $300; retail beer and retail table wine licenses are each $150, whether on/off-premises or off-premises only.

010 | LOUNGE RETAIL LIQUOR - CLASS I | $300.00 011 | LOUNGE RETAIL LIQUOR - CLASS II - ( PACKAGE) | $300.00 020 | RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR | $300.00 040 | RETAIL BEER - (ON OR OFF PREMISES) | $150.00 050 | RETAIL BEER (OFF PREMISES ONLY) | $150.00 060 | RETAIL TABLE WINE (ON OR OFF PREMISES) | $150.00 070 | RETAIL TABLE WINE (OFF PREMISES ONLY) | $150.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Print the pre-application and arrange an appointment with the appropriate division office.

Print the pre-application and arrange an appointment with the appropriate division office.

Please print your pre-application and contact your division office to schedule an appointment.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026.

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