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

Mississippi Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control

Mississippi Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control

ABC manages the issuance of some 2,700 alcoholic beverage licenses for package retailers and various types of on-premises retailers.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://www.dor.ms.gov/abc/permits-licenses

ABC manages the issuance of some 2,700 alcoholic beverage licenses for package retailers and various types of on-premises retailers.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

ABC licenses package retailers and on-premises retailers.

ABC licenses package retailers and on-premises retailers.

ABC manages the issuance of some 2,700 alcoholic beverage licenses for package retailers and various types of on-premises retailers.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Listed ABC permit charges: package retailer $1,825; on-premises retailer $925 except private clubs and common carriers; wine-only on-premises retailer $475; private club $475. These amounts combine privilege tax, municipal/county license tax and a $25 application processing fee.

Listed ABC permit charges: package retailer $1,825; on-premises retailer $925 except private clubs and common carriers; wine-only on-premises retailer $475; private club $475. These amounts combine privilege tax, municipal/county license tax and a $25 application processing fee.

On-premises retailer’s (except for private clubs and common carriers) | $925 On-premises retailer’s for wine only | $475 On-premises retailer’s for private clubs | $475 Package Retailer | $1825 The fee amount listed for each permit is the combined cost of the privilege tax, the municipal/county license tax and the $25 fee to defray the cost of processing the permit application

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

ABC retailer renewal form: https://www.dor.ms.gov/sites/default/files/tax-forms/abc/ABC%2520Permit%2520App%2520Renewal.pdf

ABC retailer renewal form: https://www.dor.ms.gov/sites/default/files/tax-forms/abc/ABC%2520Permit%2520App%2520Renewal.pdf

APPLICATION, RENEWAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE RETAILER’S PERMIT

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Beer, light wine and light spirits use a separate retail permit, with an annual state fee of $30 per location. Cities or counties may charge 50% of the state license fee. Apply for the beer permit through TAP.

Beer, light wine and light spirits use a separate retail permit, with an annual state fee of $30 per location. Cities or counties may charge 50% of the state license fee. Apply for the beer permit through TAP.

Retail: The annual fee is $30.00 per location. Cities or counties where the business is located may collect a permit fee equal to 50% of the state license fee. Once you complete TAP registration, you can then make application for a Beer Permit.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://tap.dor.ms.gov

In order to apply for an ABC Permit, please first sign up for an online TAP account. The application can be completed online through TAP.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

This application must be filed thirty (30) days before the expiration of your permit.

This application must be filed thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of your permit. Applies to: ABC alcoholic beverage retailer permit renewals

This application must be filed thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of your permit.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

ABC does not require a surety bond or certificate of deposit when the account is in good standing, but may require a surety bond if insufficient-funds checks, drafts or late payments make the business a risk.

ABC does not require a surety bond or certificate of deposit when the account is in good standing, but may require a surety bond if insufficient-funds checks, drafts or late payments make the business a risk.

The ABC no longer requires that permit holders maintain a surety bond (or certificate of deposit) if your account is in good standing. Permit holders may still be required to post a surety bond if the Department of Revenue feels your business is a risk due to receiving non-sufficient fund checks, drafts or late payments.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026