Official sources and verification (8)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardIndiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Official agency pageOpen the official agency page
https://www.in.gov/atc/alcohol-permit-resources/alcohol-permit-information/obtaining-an-alcoholic-beverage-permit
Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceRetailer permits cover consumption on the premises; dealer permits cover consumption off the premises, including package liquor stores. These permits are generally subject to local population quotas.
Retailer permits cover consumption on the premises; dealer permits cover consumption off the premises, including package liquor stores. These permits are generally subject to local population quotas.
Retailer permits (i.e., permits issued for the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises) and dealer permits (i.e., permits issued for the consumption of alcoholic beverages off the licensed premises), including package liquor store permits, are generally limited by the quota provisions set forth in IC 7.1-3-22.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceThe application process includes a local alcoholic beverage board appearance, ATC consideration of that board's recommendation, and a final floor-plan inspection by State Excise Police.
The application process includes a local alcoholic beverage board appearance, ATC consideration of that board's recommendation, and a final floor-plan inspection by State Excise Police.
Appearing before the local alcoholic beverage board in the county for which the permit is to be issued
Consideration of the local board's recommendation by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
A final floor plan inspection of the licensed premises by the Indiana State Excise Police
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceNew applications and renewals are available through the online application link on the ATC forms page: https://www.in.gov/atc/alcohol-permit-resources/alcohol-permit-applications-and-forms/index/
New applications and renewals are available through the online application link on the ATC forms page: https://www.in.gov/atc/alcohol-permit-resources/alcohol-permit-applications-and-forms/index/
The ATC is now accepting online applications for new facility permits and permit renewals.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceBeer Retailer - restaurant $500 Beer Dealer - grocery $500 Beer & wine retailer - restaurant $750 Beer & wine dealer $750 Beer, wine & liquor dealer - package store $1,000 Beer, wine, & liquor retailer - 209 $1,000 Beer, wine & liquor retailer - 210 $1,000
The 2026 state fee schedule lists beer restaurant retailer and beer grocery dealer at $500; beer-and-wine restaurant retailer and beer-and-wine dealer at $750; beer, wine and liquor package-store dealer and retailer types 209/210 at $1,000. Other permit types have separate rates.
Beer Retailer - restaurant $500
Beer Dealer - grocery $500
Beer & wine retailer - restaurant $750
Beer & wine dealer $750
Beer, wine & liquor dealer - package store $1,000
Beer, wine, & liquor retailer - 209 $1,000
Beer, wine & liquor retailer - 210 $1,000
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Apply with the agencyOpen the official agency page
https://www.in.gov/atc/alcohol-permit-resources/alcohol-permit-applications-and-forms/index/
The ATC is now accepting online applications for new facility permits and permit renewals.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
RenewalYour renewal papers are due at the ATC office no later than ninety (90) days before the expiration.
Your renewal papers are due at the ATC office no later than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration. Applies to: Alcoholic beverage permit renewals
Your renewal papers are due at the ATC office no later than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026