Alcoholic Beverage License Renewal

Alcoholic Beverage Outlet (ABO) renewal applications are to be renewed online on the One Stop website and only active licenses are renewable.

***You must be linked to the online application to be able to renew. Contact abo@nola.gov for more information on being added as a web administrator****

Required Documents

Apply Online

One Stop App

Upload the following documents to your One Stop application:

  1. 2026-2027 ABO Renewal Application
  2. Local Tax Clearance - Bureau of Revenue
  3. State Tax Clearance- Louisiana Department of Revenue

The following items are only required if changes have occurred:

  1. Executed copy of your lease - Note: the lease must be between the landowner and business (not an individual member).
  2. Site & Floor Plans - The entire floor area that will be occupied by the business with clearly labeled measurements of all rooms, buildings, property lines, doors, windows, patios, holding bars, stages, tables, seating/chair arrangements, food preparation areas and equipment, restrooms, amusement devices, emergency exits, back of house operations, and any other related features. 
  3. Bar Use Standards form OR Restaurant Use Standards form
  4. Litter Abatement Checklist approved by the Department of Sanitation

ABO Renewal Fees

Per Chapter 10-122 of the City Code

Low content: 6% and lower by volume (beer) $135
High content: 6% and higher by volume (liquor) $500
Wine $300

Deadlines

All ABO renewals are to be filed with the Department of Safety and Permits by April 1st. Delinquency penalties begin on April 6th per Sec. 10-123 of City Code.

ABO HIGH CONTENT FEES & FINES
$500  Month 1 Month 2 Month 3
  5% 10% 15%
  $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Total $525.00 $575.00 $650.00
       
ABO LOW CONTENT FEES & FINES
$135  Month 1 Month 2 Month 3
  5% 10% 15%
  $6.75 $13.50 $20.25
Total $141.75 $155.25 $175.50

 

Failure to renew beyond the three (3) month grace period, may be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. The second or any subsequent offense of any such provision of this article shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 

To continue the lawful sale, service or distribution of alcoholic beverages, you are required to renew your license before the expiration date. Operating an alcohol beverage outlet with an expired license is prohibited.  

How to Request a Local Tax Clearance Form

  • In person: Visit Room 1W15 between 9am - 5pm Monday-Friday
  • Call: (504) 658-1674
  • Fax: (504) 658-1606
  • Email:  revenue@nola.gov

How to Request a State Tax Clearance Form

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1300 Perdido Street 1W15 New Orleans, LA 70112

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Department of Safety & Permits

(504) 658-7200
1340 Poydras Street Suite 800 New Orleans, LA 70112

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