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

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On-premises licenses: Beer By the Drink $50; Beer and Light Wine By Drink $50; Retail By the Drink for spirits, wine and beer $300. Additional permissions may be needed for Sunday sales.

Renewal

Applications for renewal of licenses must be filed on or before the first day of May of each calendar year.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

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    Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

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

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Alcohol and Tobacco Control
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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
    ALCMS - Customer Portal
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  3. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

On-premises licenses: Beer By the Drink $50; Beer and Light Wine By Drink $50; Retail By the Drink for spirits, wine and beer $300. Additional permissions may be needed for Sunday sales.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Beer By the Drink License (Beer - Includes Sunday Sales) Fee - $50 Beer and Light Wine By Drink Fee - $50 Retail By the Drink License (Spirits, Wine and Beer) Fee - $300 In order to operate on a Sunday you must obtain a Sunday license
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Agency guidance

Off-premises package liquor covers spirits, wine and beer for $100; Beer Original Package is $50. Products cannot be consumed on the licensed premises.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Package Liquor (Includes Spirits, Wine and Beer) This license allows retailers to sell intoxicating liquor in the original package, not to be consumed upon the premises where sold. Fee - $100 Beer Original Package License (Includes Sunday Sales) This license allows retailers to sell beer in the original package, not to be consumed upon the premises where sold. Fee - $50
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Agency guidance

A package liquor applicant must show an itemized inventory worth at least $1,000 according to invoices, excluding fixtures and alcoholic beverages.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Must provide an itemized inventory of stock which has a value according to invoices of at least $1,000 not including fixtures and alcoholic beverages.
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Agency guidance

The license term expires on June 30 next after issuance.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
a license to conduct business in the state for a term to expire with the thirtieth day of June next succeeding the date of such license.
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When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Applications for renewal of licenses must be filed on or before the first day of May of each calendar year.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Applications for renewal of licenses must be filed on or before the first day of May of each calendar year.
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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 Missouri?

Applications for renewal of licenses must be filed on or before the first day of May of each calendar year.

Source and quotation
Applications for renewal of licenses must be filed on or before the first day of May of each calendar year.
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

Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

Alcohol and Tobacco Control
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://atc.dps.mo.gov/licensing/by_drink.php

Alcohol and Tobacco Control
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

On-premises licenses: Beer By the Drink $50; Beer and Light Wine By Drink $50; Retail By the Drink for spirits, wine and beer $300. Additional permissions may be needed for Sunday sales.

On-premises licenses: Beer By the Drink $50; Beer and Light Wine By Drink $50; Retail By the Drink for spirits, wine and beer $300. Additional permissions may be needed for Sunday sales.

Beer By the Drink License (Beer - Includes Sunday Sales) Fee - $50 Beer and Light Wine By Drink Fee - $50 Retail By the Drink License (Spirits, Wine and Beer) Fee - $300 In order to operate on a Sunday you must obtain a Sunday license
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Off-premises package liquor covers spirits, wine and beer for $100; Beer Original Package is $50. Products cannot be consumed on the licensed premises.

Off-premises package liquor covers spirits, wine and beer for $100; Beer Original Package is $50. Products cannot be consumed on the licensed premises.

Package Liquor (Includes Spirits, Wine and Beer) This license allows retailers to sell intoxicating liquor in the original package, not to be consumed upon the premises where sold. Fee - $100 Beer Original Package License (Includes Sunday Sales) This license allows retailers to sell beer in the original package, not to be consumed upon the premises where sold. Fee - $50
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

A package liquor applicant must show an itemized inventory worth at least $1,000 according to invoices, excluding fixtures and alcoholic beverages.

A package liquor applicant must show an itemized inventory worth at least $1,000 according to invoices, excluding fixtures and alcoholic beverages.

Must provide an itemized inventory of stock which has a value according to invoices of at least $1,000 not including fixtures and alcoholic beverages.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The license term expires on June 30 next after issuance.

The license term expires on June 30 next after issuance.

a license to conduct business in the state for a term to expire with the thirtieth day of June next succeeding the date of such license.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://alcms-atc.dps.mo.gov

ALCMS - Customer Portal
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Applications for renewal of licenses must be filed on or before the first day of May of each calendar year.

Applications for renewal of licenses must be filed on or before the first day of May of each calendar year. Applies to: Licenses under chapter 311

Applications for renewal of licenses must be filed on or before the first day of May of each calendar year.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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