What do I need to apply for a Massachusetts liquor license?
You’ve agreed to purchase a business with a liquor license or are applying for an available license from a town or city. Great! But now you need to get your license approved by both the Local Licensing Authority as well as the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, and it can be difficult getting all your ducks in a row. Here are some of the oft-overlooked requirements that you will need for the state and the local licensing authority to approve your submission.
Business structure documents for the license holder (Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization)
From the transferor, proof that all employment and unemployment taxes are up to date.
A manager application listing employment history, criminal history, and past liquor license violations.
CORI background check forms for the manager of record, officers, directors, and owners of the license
Proof of citizenship for the manager of record (the manager must be a US citizen)
Supporting financial records (either bank statements or loan documents from a lending institution)
For new licenses or transfers of location, a floor plan of the establishment
A legal right to occupy the premises (a lease or a deed)
The team at Levine Law has experience in getting licenses approved and can make that daunting list seem easy to tackle. Visit us at levinelawma.com.