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Transfer of Ownership of an Alcoholic Beverage License

Used to transfer the ownership of an existing alcoholic beverage license.

Application Requirements:
 
  • DISCLAIMER: Applicants may be required to provide some or all of the following (any additional requirements are listed in the form instructions):
  • FEE:  Pay up to $5,000 for the permanent license.  Transfer penalty fees may apply.
  • APPLICATION: Complete form DBPR ABT-6002 by clicking on "Printable Application" at the bottom of this page (detailed instructions included). If you already have a copy of the detailed instructions, you may prefer to obtain the form without the instructions in ABT-6002 PDF or ABT-6002 Word format.
  • FINGERPRINTS:  If applicable, In-State residents should visit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's web site to get a list of approved Livescan Device Vendors (a link to the provider list is available through the fingerprint FAQs). You must be able to provide the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco's Originating Agency Identifier Number (ORI#) which is FL920150Z. Out-of-State applicants must contact the division to obtain a fingerprint card. To learn more about fingerprinting, please visit our fingerprint FAQs.

  • ARREST DISPOSITION: Provide certified copies of arrest disposition, if applicable.
  • MORAL CHARACTER: Provide mitigation of moral character, if applicable.
  • SURETY BOND: Complete form DBPR ABT-6032 Surety Bond Application. ABT-6032 Surety Bond PDF Version ABT-6032 Surety Bond Word Version
  • RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY: Submit Right of Occupancy, if applicable.
  • SKETCH: Submit sketch of premise.
  • ZONING: Submit Zoning approval, if applicable.
  • HEALTH: Obtain and submit health approval, if applicable.
  • SECRETARY OF STATE: Submit Secretary of State/Certificate of Status, if applicable.
  • DOR: Obtain and submit Department of Revenue clearance.
  • FEIN: Submit Federal Employer's Identification Number (FEIN), if applicable.
  • SSN: Submit Social Security Number (SSN), if applicable.
  • CONTRACTS: Submit Contracts or Agreements, if applicable.
  • PARTNER, OFFICER OR STOCKHOLDER: Submit Partner, Officer or Stockholder information, if applicable.
  • GENERAL LAWS:  Submit acknowledgement of meeting the minimum requirements listed in general laws and special acts, if applicable.
  • SUBMIT APPLICATION:  Submit your application to one of our district offices by mail, hand delivery or contact the local office to make an appointment.



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2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee FL 32399 :: Email: Customer Contact Center :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395

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Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail. If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one. The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public. Please see our Chapter 455 page to determine if you are affected by this change.