Alcoholic Beverage Outlet License

Before You Begin

Confirm that alcohol sales are pemitted at the location: https://property.nola.gov/

Restrictions

If you, your spouse or any individual owning the business has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor of moral turpitude in the last 5 years, you are not eligible to obtain an Alcoholic Beverage Permit.

If the application for an Alcoholic Beverage Outlet permit is denied, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision. All appeals are handled by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The applicant has ten (10) days from the date of the denial letter to contact the Clerk of Council Office to request a denial hearing. The Clerk of Council can be reached at (504) 658-1124.

Fees

All alcoholic beverage permits expire on May 31^st every year. ABO renewals are due annually on April 1^{st .} 

The following fees are due prior to issuance:

• Low Content (Beer): $135.00
• High Content (Liquor): $500.00
• Wine Permit (Wine Bars Only): $300.00

If the business is located in the Vieux Carre Commission (VCC),  Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC), or Central Business Historic District Landmarks Commission (CDB HDLC), additional fees apply as follows:

Payment for alcoholic beverage licenses, can be made on the One Stop with a credit card or mail a check, cashier’s check or money order to 1340 Poydras Street Suite 800.

Required documents, if you HAVE already applied with ATC:

Include the following attachments:

1. A completed, signed, and notarized SHORT: ABO APPLICATION uploaded to the One Stop website
2. A copy of the Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control application WITH ALL ATTACHMENTS
3. Executed copy of the lease between the BUSINESS & PROPERTY OWNER
4. Site & Floor Plans (seating, stages, outdoor spaces and any space utilized by the establishment)
5. Completed Bar Use Form form or Restaurant Use Form

APPLY ONLINE

One Stop App

Required documents, if you HAVEN'T already applied with ATC: 

Include the following attachments:

1. A completed, signed, and notarized FULL: ABO APPLICATION uploaded to the One Stop website
2. Executed copy of lease between the BUSINESS & PROPERTY OWNER
3. Corporate documents
4. Site & Floor Plans (seating, stages, outdoor spaces and any space utilized by the establishement)
5. Copy of Goverment Identification Card
6. Supplement A (See FULL ABO APP)
7. Bar Use Form  or Restaurant Use Form
8. Supplement F form (See FULL ABO APP)

APPLY ONLINE

One Stop App

User Guides

• Requirements for New Alcoholic Beverage Permit
• Guide to doing business in New Orleans
• Restaurant License Guide

All questions can be directed to abo@nola.gov

Other Useful Links

• ABO Manager License (required for all businesses with an ABO license) 
• Live Entertainment 
• ABO & Live Entertainment Renewal 
• Sidewalk Use Permit (sidewalk cafes, A-frame signs, EV Chargers) 
• Special Event Permit