On-premises applicants such as bars, restaurants and hotels require municipal approval, or county approval in unorganized townships.
Licenses and certificates of approval may be renewed upon application for renewal and payment of the annual fee, subject to bureau rules.
An individual applicant, and each individual with an interest in a partnership or association applicant, must be at least 21.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations, Division of Liquor Licensing and Enforcement
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations Division of Liquor Licensing and EnforcementOfficial source
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations Division of Liquor Licensing and EnforcementOfficial source
An individual applicant, and each individual with an interest in a partnership or association applicant, must be at least 21.
If the applicant is an individual, the applicant must be: At least 21 years of age; If the applicant is a partnership or association, each individual having an interest in the partnership or association must be: At least 21 years of age;Official source
All license and permit applications are now submitted online through the Bureau's Enterprise Liquor Licensing System (BELLS). BELLS provides all the tools you need to apply for, renew, or manage your licenses.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageOn-premises applicants such as bars, restaurants and hotels require municipal approval, or county approval in unorganized townships.
For On-Premise Licenses (Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Etc.): Your application must be approved by the municipality where your business will be located (or the county for unorganized townships).Official source
For retail or off-premises applications, municipal or county approval is not required. In unorganized townships, a $10 county application fee is required and the county records receipt and approval through BELLS.
For Retail or Off-Premise Licenses: Municipal or county approval is not required. However, if your business is in an unorganized township, you must pay the $10.00 county application fee; the county will indicate receipt of the fee and approval through BELLS.Official source
Apply and renew through BELLS: https://alcohol.maine.gov
BELLS provides all the tools you need to apply for, renew, or manage your licenses.Official source
Full-year licenses are effective for one year from issuance; part-time licenses run for their specified term from issuance.
All full-year licenses and certificates of approval are effective for one year from the date of issuance. All part-time licenses and certificates of approval are effective for the term of the license or certificate of approval from the date of issuance.Official source
Class I authorizes on-premises spirits, wine and malt liquor. Its full-time, one-year fee is $900; Class A restaurants are among the eligible premises.
A Class I licensee may sell spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold. The license fees for a Class I license are: Full-time (one year)...............$900. Class A restaurants;Official source
Licenses and certificates of approval may be renewed upon application for renewal and payment of the annual fee, subject to bureau rules.
Licenses and certificates of approval may be renewed upon application for renewal and payment of the annual fee, subject to bureau rules.Official source
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Licenses and certificates of approval may be renewed upon application for renewal and payment of the annual fee, subject to bureau rules.
Licenses and certificates of approval may be renewed upon application for renewal and payment of the annual fee, subject to bureau rules.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations, Division of Liquor Licensing and Enforcement
Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations, Division of Liquor Licensing and Enforcement
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations Division of Liquor Licensing and EnforcementOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www1.maine.gov/dafs/bablo/liquor-licensing/getting-licensed
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations Division of Liquor Licensing and EnforcementOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
On-premises applicants such as bars, restaurants and hotels require municipal approval, or county approval in unorganized townships.
On-premises applicants such as bars, restaurants and hotels require municipal approval, or county approval in unorganized townships.
For On-Premise Licenses (Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Etc.): Your application must be approved by the municipality where your business will be located (or the county for unorganized townships).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For retail or off-premises applications, municipal or county approval is not required. In unorganized townships, a $10 county application fee is required and the county records receipt and approval through BELLS.
For retail or off-premises applications, municipal or county approval is not required. In unorganized townships, a $10 county application fee is required and the county records receipt and approval through BELLS.
For Retail or Off-Premise Licenses: Municipal or county approval is not required. However, if your business is in an unorganized township, you must pay the $10.00 county application fee; the county will indicate receipt of the fee and approval through BELLS.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Apply and renew through BELLS: https://alcohol.maine.gov
Apply and renew through BELLS: https://alcohol.maine.gov
BELLS provides all the tools you need to apply for, renew, or manage your licenses.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Full-year licenses are effective for one year from issuance; part-time licenses run for their specified term from issuance.
Full-year licenses are effective for one year from issuance; part-time licenses run for their specified term from issuance.
All full-year licenses and certificates of approval are effective for one year from the date of issuance. All part-time licenses and certificates of approval are effective for the term of the license or certificate of approval from the date of issuance.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Class I authorizes on-premises spirits, wine and malt liquor. Its full-time, one-year fee is $900; Class A restaurants are among the eligible premises.
Class I authorizes on-premises spirits, wine and malt liquor. Its full-time, one-year fee is $900; Class A restaurants are among the eligible premises.
A Class I licensee may sell spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold. The license fees for a Class I license are: Full-time (one year)...............$900. Class A restaurants;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://alcohol.maine.gov
All license and permit applications are now submitted online through the Bureau's Enterprise Liquor Licensing System (BELLS). BELLS provides all the tools you need to apply for, renew, or manage your licenses.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licenses and certificates of approval may be renewed upon application for renewal and payment of the annual fee, subject to bureau rules.
Licenses and certificates of approval may be renewed upon application for renewal and payment of the annual fee, subject to bureau rules. Applies to: Maine liquor licenses
Licenses and certificates of approval may be renewed upon application for renewal and payment of the annual fee, subject to bureau rules.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
An individual applicant, and each individual with an interest in a partnership or association applicant, must be at least 21.
An individual applicant, and each individual with an interest in a partnership or association applicant, must be at least 21.
If the applicant is an individual, the applicant must be: At least 21 years of age; If the applicant is a partnership or association, each individual having an interest in the partnership or association must be: At least 21 years of age;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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