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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Board
New Hampshire State Liquor Commission.
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STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION
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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.
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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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What else should I know?
Agency guidance
Ordinary on-premises retailers use Form LTA-3R-ON; off-premises retailers use Form LTA-3R-OFF.
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Form LTA-3R-OFF “License Type Application-Retailers-Off-Premises”
Form LTA-3R-ON “License Type Application-Retailers-On-Premises”
Official sourceAgency guidance
The new-license training covers state law, alcohol sales practices, criminal and civil liability, and management practices to prevent underage access and overservice.
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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
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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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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 sourceLast 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.
BoardNew Hampshire State Liquor Commission.
New Hampshire State Liquor Commission.
STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION
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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 sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / EducationRetail 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 sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
RenewalThe 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 sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceOrdinary 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 sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceThe 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 sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
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