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How to Get a Retail alcohol License in New Hampshire (2026)

Quick answer

Ordinary on-premises retailers use Form LTA-3R-ON; off-premises retailers use Form LTA-3R-OFF.

Renewal

The renewal applicant's application to the division office in Concord must be postmarked at least 30 days before the expiration date of their license

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    New Hampshire State Liquor Commission.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    CHAPTER Liq 700
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Education

    Retail license holders must attend commission training within 45 calendar days of issuance; the statutory exception covers persons already holding a retail license on the paragraph's effective date.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission shall require all persons who hold a retail license under the provisions of this chapter to attend a training program within 45 calendar days of the issuance of the license. These provisions shall not apply to any person who holds a retail license on the effective date of this paragraph.
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  3. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

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What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Ordinary on-premises retailers use Form LTA-3R-ON; off-premises retailers use Form LTA-3R-OFF.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Form LTA-3R-OFF “License Type Application-Retailers-Off-Premises” Form LTA-3R-ON “License Type Application-Retailers-On-Premises”
Official source

Agency guidance

The new-license training covers state law, alcohol sales practices, criminal and civil liability, and management practices to prevent underage access and overservice.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
information on state law, alcohol sales practices, criminal and civil liability, and management practices which are intended to reduce access to alcohol by persons under the age of 21 and overservice of alcohol to patrons.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

The renewal applicant's application to the division office in Concord must be postmarked at least 30 days before the expiration date of their license

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The renewal applicant's application to the division office in Concord shall be postmarked at least 30 days before the expiration date of their license
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What does it cost?

Application fee

$100

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Each new applicant for any other type of license, except a special or supplemental license, shall pay a processing and investigation fee of $100.00.
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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 New Hampshire?

The renewal applicant's application to the division office in Concord must be postmarked at least 30 days before the expiration date of their license

Source and quotation
The renewal applicant's application to the division office in Concord shall be postmarked at least 30 days before the expiration date of their license
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (7)

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

Board

New Hampshire State Liquor Commission.

New Hampshire State Liquor Commission.

STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://gc.nh.gov/rules/State_Agencies/liq100-1100.html

CHAPTER Liq 700
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$100

100

Each new applicant for any other type of license, except a special or supplemental license, shall pay a processing and investigation fee of $100.00.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

Retail license holders must attend commission training within 45 calendar days of issuance; the statutory exception covers persons already holding a retail license on the paragraph's effective date.

Retail license holders must attend commission training within 45 calendar days of issuance; the statutory exception covers persons already holding a retail license on the paragraph's effective date.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission shall require all persons who hold a retail license under the provisions of this chapter to attend a training program within 45 calendar days of the issuance of the license. These provisions shall not apply to any person who holds a retail license on the effective date of this paragraph.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

The renewal applicant's application to the division office in Concord must be postmarked at least 30 days before the expiration date of their license

The renewal applicant's application to the division office in Concord shall be postmarked at least 30 days before the expiration date of their license Applies to: Year-round licenses under Liq 704.01.

The renewal applicant's application to the division office in Concord shall be postmarked at least 30 days before the expiration date of their license
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Ordinary on-premises retailers use Form LTA-3R-ON; off-premises retailers use Form LTA-3R-OFF.

Ordinary on-premises retailers use Form LTA-3R-ON; off-premises retailers use Form LTA-3R-OFF.

Form LTA-3R-OFF “License Type Application-Retailers-Off-Premises” Form LTA-3R-ON “License Type Application-Retailers-On-Premises”
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The new-license training covers state law, alcohol sales practices, criminal and civil liability, and management practices to prevent underage access and overservice.

The new-license training covers state law, alcohol sales practices, criminal and civil liability, and management practices to prevent underage access and overservice.

information on state law, alcohol sales practices, criminal and civil liability, and management practices which are intended to reduce access to alcohol by persons under the age of 21 and overservice of alcohol to patrons.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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