If you’re thinking of opening a new business or relocating to Lake County Florida and you plan on selling alcohol, this handy guide can help you navigate the Lake County Florida Liquor License process. Even if you’re already in Lake County Florida, but plan on expanding your services, make sure you’re setting yourself up for success before you even start the application process. There are some important things to know that can help the start-up phase run smoothly.
Beginning the License Application Process
Each municipal jurisdiction (cities and counties) within Florida may have their own specific liquor license regulations and requirements which may necessitate additional applications being filed within the municipality having jurisdiction over your intended location. As you begin the application process, you’ll need several forms of documentation to obtain a liquor license. These forms are consistent on the state level, so they will work for each county that you are seeking to operate. Before starting an application, make sure you have the following pieces of documentation:
- Municipal zoning approval
- Fingerprinting
- Personal information for all principals including Social Security number, phone numbers, and addresses
- Any criminal records
- Right of Occupancy
- Contracts for management
- Sketch of floor plan for the establishment
- Sales and Use tax registration from the Florida Department of Revenue
- Document registration number from the state of Florida
- Federal employer’s identification number
When this documentation has been gathered and the application has been filled out, our team at Beverage License Specialists is standing by and ready to help. Let us know if you have questions before submitting your application.