On-premises licenses cover service for consumption at the licensed premises; off-premises licenses cover bottles sold to go.
A renewal application must be filed before the expiration of the current license period.
For the on-premises application, the agency states: Must be over 21.
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New York State Liquor Authority.
For the on-premises application, the agency states: Must be over 21.
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageOn-premises licenses cover service for consumption at the licensed premises; off-premises licenses cover bottles sold to go.
On-Premises Licensees can sell and serve alcohol by the glass for consumption on the premises. Off-Premises Licensees can sell alcoholic beverages by the bottle to go for consumption someplace other than the licensed premises.Official source
Beer-only retail licenses and off-premises liquor/wine store licenses have three-year terms; on-premises wine/liquor licenses have two-year terms. Seasonal licenses renew annually.
If you have a retail license to sell only beer for on-premises or off-premises consumption, your license lasts for three years. Off-premises liquor and wine licenses (liquor and wine stores) are also issued for three years. On-premises wine and liquor licenses are issued for two years. If you have a seasonal license, it must be renewed every year.Official source
Renewal instructions: https://sla.ny.gov/renew-your-license
A renewal application must be filed before the expiration of the current license period.
A renewal application must be filed before the expiration of the current license period.Official source
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
The on-premises application requires a $1,000 penal bond.
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
A renewal application must be filed before the expiration of the current license period.
A renewal application must be filed before the expiration of the current license period.Official source
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
New York State Liquor Authority.
New York State Liquor Authority.
State Liquor AuthorityOfficial source
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https://sla.ny.gov/get-license
Get a LicenseOfficial source
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https://sla.ny.gov/get-license
Apply for an On-Premises LicenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A renewal application must be filed before the expiration of the current license period.
A renewal application must be filed before the expiration of the current license period. Applies to: New York liquor licenses.
A renewal application must be filed before the expiration of the current license period.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
On-premises licenses cover service for consumption at the licensed premises; off-premises licenses cover bottles sold to go.
On-premises licenses cover service for consumption at the licensed premises; off-premises licenses cover bottles sold to go.
On-Premises Licensees can sell and serve alcohol by the glass for consumption on the premises. Off-Premises Licensees can sell alcoholic beverages by the bottle to go for consumption someplace other than the licensed premises.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Beer-only retail licenses and off-premises liquor/wine store licenses have three-year terms; on-premises wine/liquor licenses have two-year terms. Seasonal licenses renew annually.
Beer-only retail licenses and off-premises liquor/wine store licenses have three-year terms; on-premises wine/liquor licenses have two-year terms. Seasonal licenses renew annually.
If you have a retail license to sell only beer for on-premises or off-premises consumption, your license lasts for three years. Off-premises liquor and wine licenses (liquor and wine stores) are also issued for three years. On-premises wine and liquor licenses are issued for two years. If you have a seasonal license, it must be renewed every year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal instructions: https://sla.ny.gov/renew-your-license
Renewal instructions: https://sla.ny.gov/renew-your-license
Renew Your LicenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For the on-premises application, the agency states: Must be over 21.
For the on-premises application, the agency states: Must be over 21.
Must be over 21Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The on-premises application requires a $1,000 penal bond.
The on-premises application requires a $1,000 penal bond.
$1,000 Penal BondOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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