Liquor Licensing

Obtain a Liquor License in Duval County

Our company's experts will help you obtain a liquor license in Duval and guide you every step of the way. We have deep knowledge of the laws of Duval County and can provide you with professional consulting services. Whether you own a restaurant, a bar, a supermarket or anything else that requires a liquor license, at Liquor License Florida you will find an experienced team of consultants dedicated to helping people complete all the necessary formalities and obtain their license.

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Liquor License Florida will help both people who want to buy a liquor license in Duval, as well as those who want to sell it. We understand the Duval County zoning requirements and know what needs to be done in each case to save valuable time and money. In addition, we can help you fill in your application and other important documents such as:

  • The Beverage Transfer Application
  • The Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Research the necessary lien and UCC-1

Duval County Liquor License Types & Fees

These are the types of liquor licenses available in Duval along with their fees:

Series Provisions Annual Fee
1APS Beer (Package Sales Only) $140.00
2APS Beer and Wine (Package Sales Only) $196.00
1COP Beer (Package and Consumption) $280.00
2COP Beer and Wine (Package and Consumption) $392.00
3PS Beer, Wine and Spirits (Package Sales Only) $1,365.00
4COP Beer, Wine and Spirits (Package and Consumption) $1,820.00
11C Beer, Wine and Spirits (Consumption Only) $400.00

The Benefits of Working with Us

The state legislature determines the exact number of liquor licenses in Florida, issued based on the population of each county. The number can't be increased unless there is also an increase in population verified by the United States Census Bureau.

If you need a Florida liquor license, you can buy an existing one from a company that is willing to sell it and we can help you find it.

The licensing process can take several months if you go about it alone and can result in significant revenue loss, but if you hire our services we will make sure your application process is dealt with in a timely manner, at a fraction of the cost.

Liquor License Florida works with experienced and highly trained closing agents, who do extensive research beforehand, making sure the license you buy is claim free. The entire process will run smoothly with no unforeseen situations that can cause unnecessary delays.

Our company utilizes a proprietary database of available liquor licenses in the state of Florida, which will significantly reduce the process of identifying and verifying a license. We can transfer any license across Florida and also provide you with additional services, to get your business up and running as soon as possible.

Special License Requirements

Special Restaurant License (SFS)

  • At least 2,000 square feet of service area
  • Equipped to serve meals to 120 people at one time, with at least 120 seats
  • At least 51% of gross food and beverage revenue from food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • The statewide general law, s. 561.20(2)(a)4, Florida Statutes

Local special acts in Duval

  • City of Jacksonville, special zones in downtown Jacksonville: at least 1,800 sq ft, equipped to serve full course meals for 100 at tables. At least 51% of gross revenue from food consumed on the premises, measured per year. (Special act 2022-259)
  • City of Jacksonville, Northside West, Northside East and Kings Avenue Commercial Corridor: at least 1,000 sq ft, equipped to serve 50 persons. At least 51% of gross revenue from food and non-alcoholic beverages, measured per year. (Special act 2022-259)
  • City of Jacksonville Beach, Downtown Incentive Zone: at least 1,200 sq ft, equipped to serve 50 persons. At least 51% of gross revenue from food and non-alcoholic beverages, measured per year. (Special act 2023-342)

Hotel or Motel License

  • At least 100 guest rooms
  • Issued only to the owner or lessee of the hotel or motel

Condominium License

  • At least 100 units rentable to transient guests

Source: Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, General Laws of Local Application and Special Acts. Compare every county.

Duval County Government Contacts

The following government offices handle licensing, zoning, and inspections in Duval:

Jacksonville - District #5

4161 Carmichael Ave., 3300 Building, Suite 200A, Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 727-5552

Fax: (904) 727-5598

Zoning - Ed Ball Building

214 N. Hogan St., Suite 2123, Jacksonville, FL 32202

(904) 255-8300

Zoning - Atlantic Beach

800 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

(904) 247-5810

Zoning - Jacksonville Beach

11 3rd St. N., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

(904) 247-6232

Zoning - Neptune Beach

116 First St., Neptune Beach, FL 32266

(904) 270-2400

Duval County Health Department

900 University Blvd. N., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32211

(904) 253-1000 ext 1280

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Duval County License Types

  • 1APS – Beer (Package Sales Only)
  • 2APS – Beer and Wine (Package Sales Only)
  • 1COP – Beer (Package and Consumption)
  • 2COP – Beer and Wine (Package and Consumption)
  • 3PS – Beer, Wine and Spirits (Package Sales Only)
  • 4COP – Beer, Wine and Spirits (Package and Consumption)
  • 11C – Beer, Wine and Spirits (Consumption Only)

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