Official sources and verification (8)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardGeorgia Department of Revenue
Georgia Department of Revenue
a valid local license is still required before the Department can issue the state license.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Official agency pageOpen the official agency page
https://dor.georgia.gov/centralized-alcohol-licensing-retail-licensees
a valid local license is still required before the Department can issue the state license.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceRetail applicants need a local license before the Department issues the state license.
Retail applicants need a local license before the Department issues the state license.
a valid local license is still required before the Department can issue the state license.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceState retail categories include retail beer and wine, retail package stores, and consumption on premises for distilled spirits.
State retail categories include retail beer and wine, retail package stores, and consumption on premises for distilled spirits.
The state offers several retail licenses: retail (beer and/or wine), retail package (package stores), consumption on premises (distilled spirits) and special event permits.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceRenewal instructions: https://dor.georgia.gov/alcohol/renew-alcohol-license
Renewal instructions: https://dor.georgia.gov/alcohol/renew-alcohol-license
Renew Alcohol License
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceState retail fees: Retail Dealer/Package Store $200; Retail Malt Beverage $50; Retail Wine $50.
State retail fees: Retail Dealer/Package Store $200; Retail Malt Beverage $50; Retail Wine $50.
Retail Dealer/Package Store - $200
Retail Malt Beverage - $50
Retail Wine - $50
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Apply with the agencyOpen the official agency page
https://gtc.dor.ga.gov
On this page, find guidelines for completing the Retail License application online using the Georgia Tax Center.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
RenewalThe alcohol renewal season begins the first business day of September thru December 31st of each year.
The alcohol renewal season begins the first business day of September thru December 31st of each year. Applies to: Georgia alcohol license renewal season
The alcohol renewal season begins the first business day of September thru December 31st of each year.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026