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

Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://atc.louisiana.gov/about-us/faqs/

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

A business selling or serving alcoholic beverages needs the appropriate permit; this includes complimentary service.

A business selling or serving alcoholic beverages needs the appropriate permit; this includes complimentary service.

Yes, a permit is required of any business that serves alcoholic beverages.

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Renewal applications can be submitted online through ATC: https://laatcabc.atc.la.gov

Renewal applications can be submitted online through ATC: https://laatcabc.atc.la.gov

Renewal applications may be submitted online via our website.

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A restaurant permit requires average monthly food and nonalcoholic beverage revenue to exceed 50% of total average monthly food, nonalcoholic beverage and alcoholic beverage revenue.

A restaurant permit requires average monthly food and nonalcoholic beverage revenue to exceed 50% of total average monthly food, nonalcoholic beverage and alcoholic beverage revenue.

To qualify for a restaurant permit a business’s average monthly revenue from food and nonalcoholic beverages must exceed 50% of its total average monthly revenue from the sale of food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages.

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ATC cannot inspect or issue a permit until construction is complete.

ATC cannot inspect or issue a permit until construction is complete.

ATC cannot complete a site inspection or issue a permit until all construction is complete.

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Class A-General establishments serve alcohol for on-premises consumption; package houses use Class B Retail Liquor Permits.

Class A-General establishments serve alcohol for on-premises consumption; package houses use Class B Retail Liquor Permits.

A Class A-General retail establishment shall be staffed by a bartender whose primary duty is to open and/or prepare beverage alcohol products for consumption on the premises by paying customers Those operating package houses Class B Retail Liquor Permit.

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The Class A-R restaurant application lists $145 for beer only, $345 for beer and liquor, or $175 for beer and wine. These totals include a $50 Responsible Vendor fee.

The Class A-R restaurant application lists $145 for beer only, $345 for beer and liquor, or $175 for beer and wine. These totals include a $50 Responsible Vendor fee.

Attachment 8: Application Fees – Restaurant Class A-R If applying for BEER ONLY (low content: 6% and lower by volume) = $145.00 If applying for BEER & LIQUOR (low and high content: 6% and higher by volume) = $345.00 If applying for BEER & WINE only (all contents) = $175.00 A $50.00 Responsible Vendor fee is required for each permitted establishment (this fee has been calculated into the totals above.

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The Class B package-house application lists $120 for beer only and $150 for beer and wine. For beer and liquor it lists $170 in a village, town or unincorporated area, or $220 inside a city.

The Class B package-house application lists $120 for beer only and $150 for beer and wine. For beer and liquor it lists $170 in a village, town or unincorporated area, or $220 inside a city.

Attachment 8: Application Fees – Class B (Package House) If applying for BEER ONLY (low content: 6% and lower by volume) = $120.00 If applying for BEER & LIQUOR (low and high content: 6% and higher by volume) IF business is located inside a village, town or unincorporated area: = $170.00 IF business is located inside a city: = $220.00 If applying for BEER & WINE only (all contents) = $150.00

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Open the official agency page

https://laatcabc.atc.la.gov

Online Permits

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Be a person of good character and reputation and over eighteen years of age.

Under R.S. 26:80, an applicant must be over eighteen years of age.

Be a person of good character and reputation and over eighteen years of age.

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Responsible-vendor rules require each server or security employee to complete approved training within 45 days of starting work and maintain a server permit. Server permits last four years, with a refresher course at least every four years.

Responsible-vendor rules require each server or security employee to complete approved training within 45 days of starting work and maintain a server permit. Server permits last four years, with a refresher course at least every four years.

Successful completion of all required server or security personnel training courses offered by an approved provider by each server or security personnel within forty-five days after commencing employment and the securing and maintaining of a valid server permit. Server permits shall be valid for a period of four years Attendance at a refresher course by each server or security personnel at least once every four years

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Apply to renew and pay permit fees annually, unless a legal exception applies.

Except as otherwise provided by law, persons holding permits under this Chapter, whether state or local, shall annually file application for renewal thereof for the ensuing year and pay the permit fees in accordance with this Chapter and the rules and regulations established by the commissioner. Applies to: R.S. 26:88 permit renewals; filing dates are established by the commissioner

Except as otherwise provided by law, persons holding permits under this Chapter, whether state or local, shall annually file application for renewal thereof for the ensuing year and pay the permit fees in accordance with this Chapter and the rules and regulations established by the commissioner.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026