Liquor Licensing

Obtain a Liquor License in Leon County

Our company's experts will help you obtain a liquor license in Leon and guide you every step of the way. We have deep knowledge of the laws of Leon 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 Leon, as well as those who want to sell it. We understand the Leon 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

Leon County Liquor License Types & Fees

These are the types of liquor licenses available in Leon 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.

Transfer & Temporary License Fees

The following fees apply when transferring or obtaining a new license in Leon:

License Type Fee
All Transfers $100.00

Special License Requirements

Special Restaurant License (SFS)

  • At least 2,500 square feet of service area
  • Equipped to serve: 150 at booths/tables
  • At least 51% of gross revenue from food consumed on the premises, measured per year
  • Set by special act 67-866 for Leon

Hotel or Motel License

  • At least 100 guest rooms (special act 63-1561)
  • Issued only to the owner or lessee of the hotel or motel
  • City of Tallahassee: 100 guest rooms (special act 63-1967)

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.

Leon County Government Contacts

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

Division of Hotels and Restaurants

1940 North Monroe Street Suite #14, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011

(850) 487-1395

Department of Revenue

267 John Knox Rd Ste 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 488-9719

Leon County Zoning

435 N Macomb Street (Renaissance Bldg.), Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 606-1300

Leon County Health Department

435 N Macomb Street (Renaissance Bldg), Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 606-8350

Leon County Tax Collector

Heritage Plaza Office, 2810 Sharer Road Ste 17, Tallahassee, FL 32312

(850) 488-4735

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Leon 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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