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

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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.

Renewal

Your renewal papers are due at the ATC office no later than ninety (90) days before the expiration.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
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    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
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  2. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    The ATC is now accepting online applications for new facility permits and permit renewals.
    Official source
  3. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

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Agency guidance

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.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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.
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Agency guidance

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.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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 source

Agency guidance

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/

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The ATC is now accepting online applications for new facility permits and permit renewals.
Official source

Agency guidance

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

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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
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When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Your renewal papers are due at the ATC office no later than ninety (90) days before the expiration.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Your renewal papers are due at the ATC office no later than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration.
Official source

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What does it cost?

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

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a retail alcohol license license in Indiana?

Your renewal papers are due at the ATC office no later than ninety (90) days before the expiration.

Source and quotation
Your renewal papers are due at the ATC office no later than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (8)

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

Board

Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission

Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission

Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open 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 source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

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 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 source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

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.

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 source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

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/

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 source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

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

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 source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open 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 source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Your 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 source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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