The formal application for obtaining an “on-premises” liquor license is very extensive and requires substantial information.  Below is a checklist of the information required in the New York State Liquor Authorities’ On Premises Retail Application.

• Method of Operation
• Right to Premises
• Personal Questionnaire (for each Principal, Lender, Donor, Joint Account Holder, etc.)
• Landlord Identification
• Notice of Appearance (if represented by someone other than the applicant)
• Financial Disclosure
• Applicant’s Statement
• 500 Foot Law Statement
• Statement of Area Plan
• Establishment Questionnaire
• Community Board/Municipality Notification and Proof of Delivery (using the Standardized Form, see above for more information)
• Bond, form L-9
• Detailed Diagrams which include interior and Block Plot (aerial view of the building showing & labeling nearby businesses/residences)
• Investment Records showing the source and availability of the funds to be used for the venture
• Lease/Deed/Contracts
• Letter of request to waive the 2 bathroom rule (only if 1 bathroom)
• Maximum Occupancy Certificate (if requesting the Bathroom Waiver)
• Menu
• Photo Identification for all applicant Principals (copies only)
• Photos of applicants Principals
• Photos of the proposed premises (exterior and interior-including kitchen area)
• Proof of Citizenship for all applicant principals NOT currently licensed with the NYS Liquor Authority (ex: copy of Birth Certificate, US Passport, Certificate of Naturalization, Permanent Resident card)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS BEFORE A LICENSE CAN BE ISSUED (CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL):

• Assumed Name Filing Receipt (if DBA is used)
• Newspaper Affidavit
• Certificate of Authority to Collect Sales Tax
• Photos of the premises showing ready to open and operate
• Certificate of Occupancy
• NYS Department of State Corporate Filing receipt
• Worker’s Compensation & Disability Insurance Policy numbers AND Carrier names OR a Certificate of Attestation of Exemption form coverage