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
• Occupational License: $50.00 

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 by credit card, checks, cashier’s check or money order.

Required documents, if you HAVE already applied with ATC:

Include the following attachments:

1. A copy of the Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) application (*with all attachments).
2. A copy of the completed, signed, and notarized Occupational and Business License ABO Packet 
3. Executed copy of your lease between the business & property owner
4. Tax Clearance from the Bureau of Revenue
5. Site Plan & Floor Plan (seating arrangement, stages, outdoor spaces and any space utilized by the establishment)
6. Completed Bar Use Standards or Restaurant Use Standards form (not required for other uses selling alcohol)
7. Louisiana Department of Health approval: https://ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-sanitarian-services

APPLY ONLINE

One Stop App

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

Include the following attachments:

1. Executed copy of lease between the business and property owner
2. Proof of tax clearance from City Bureau of Revenue
3. Site Plan & Floor Plan (seating arrangement, stages, outdoor spaces and any space utilized by the establishement)
4. Completed Bar Use Standards or Restaurant Use Standards form (not required for other uses selling alcohol)
5. Corporate documents
6. Copy of photo ID
7. Supplement A form (see pg. 7-9)
8. Supplement F form (see pg. 10-11)
9. Louisiana Department of Health approval: https://ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-sanitarian-services
10. Completed, signed, and notarized application uploaded to the One Stop website

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 Licenses: required for all ABO outlets
• Live Entertainment Application
• ABO & Live Entertainment Renewal
• Sidewalk Use Permit (sidewalk cafes, A-frame signs, EV Chargers) 
• OCCUPATIONAL AND ABO BUSINESS LICENSE: SHORT FORM
• OCCUPATIONAL AND ABO BUSINESS LICENSE: FULL FORM
• Special Event Permit