In Alaska liquor licenses are overseen by the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is a regulatory and quasi-judicial agency for control of the manufacture, barter, possession, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the state of Alaska. Depending upon your need, there are several requirements to obtaining a Liquor License in the State of Alaska. The complete license instructions can be found here (link opens in a new window)
Basic requirements to obtain a liquor license in Alaska:
- New Liquor License Application (Signed and notarized)
- Posting Affidavit (Signed and notarized after 10-day posting of application)
- Proof Of Advertising (Publishers affidavit from newspaper or radio)
- Proof Of Right, Title Or Interest (Lease, rental contract, or recorded property deed in applicant’s name)
- Statement Of Financial Interest (Signed & notarized)
- Certificate Of Incorporation (If applicant is a corporation) OR Certificate Of Organization (If applicant is a limited liability company) see Division of Corporations website https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Home.aspx
OR
Partnership Agreement (If applicant is a partnership) - Detailed Diagram Of Premises To Be Licensed
- Fingerprint Cards (Required of all applicants, affiliates {spouse or significant other of an Individual applicant}; persons owning 10% or more shares/membership of an organized entity {Corporation; Limited Liability Organization}; officers/directors/managers of an organized entity)
- License Fee
- Application/Filing Fee ($100)
- Alcohol Server Training Certification
- Menu [Required for all restaurant/eating place license applications; restaurant designation permit applications; and/or applications filed under AS 04.11.400(d)]
License Types:
- The beverage dispensary license allows the holder to sell all types of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises only.
- The restaurant or eating place license allows the owner of a bona fide restaurant to sell beer and wine for consumption on the licensed premises only.
- The club license allows a private social, fraternal or patriotic organization to sell alcoholic beverages to its members for consumption on the licensed premises only.
- A pub license allows the holder to sell beer and wine at a premises located on the campus of a college or university for consumption on the licensed premises only.
- A recreational site license allows the sale of beer and wine at a recreational site during and one hour before and after a recreational event for consumption on designated areas of the site only.
- A common carrier license allows the sale of alcoholic beverages aboard a vehicle, boat, aircraft or railroad buffet car licensed for passenger travel.
- A package store license allows the holder to sell any kind of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the licensed premises.
Fees:
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board new license fee is US $100.00.
Regulations:
The complete Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Regulations can be found here.
Regulating Agency:
Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
2400 Viking Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Fax: (907) 334-2285