If you wish to obtain an alcoholic beverage license, you must submit an application for transfer, expansion, or a new license to the Board. According to state law, a notice must be prominently displayed on the property for 10 consecutive days for ownership transfers, location transfers, expansions, or new licenses. Additionally, the Board is required to publish an advertisement of the application in newspapers with general circulation.
For ownership transfer applications, where the establishment is already open, the Board will only consider the applicant’s fitness. Public need and accommodation are not factors in these cases. However, for applications involving a location transfer, a closed premises for over 90 days, or a new or expanded license, the Board must consider public need and accommodation.
Fees
- Board of Liquor License Commissioners License Fees (Updated July 1, 2024)
- Application Fee: $600.00 (includes hearing fee)
- Hardship and Re-Opening Requests: $100.00 hearing fee required to process
Application Packet
The application packet contains all necessary forms to apply for liquor licenses in Baltimore City. These forms are also used for transfers, amendments, and expansions. All documents are provided in PDF format and will open in a new window. You can also pick up a copy at the Liquor Board office.
- Checklist for Applicants
- Criminal Background
- CJIS Agency Privacy Rights
- Financial Information Form
- Liquor License Application (New/Transfer/Amendment/Expansion)
- Transfer Authorization
- Affidavit of Compliance
Public Market Vendor Forms:
