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New License Application

The forms and documents required to apply for a new ABC license, based on the ownership structure of the business.

Definitions

Visit our glossary for definitions of retail and non-retail, and common business ownership structures.

All forms and documents listed below are required to submit your application. Refer to the current Application Fee Schedule and Annual Fee Schedule for all applicable fees and surcharges.

 

Forms

Form Retail License Non-Retail License Description
ABC-140 Required Required Certificate re Chapter 15 Tied-House Restrictions – Required for corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. For applicant entity only (not its parents, related entities, or individuals).
ABC-208-A Required Required Individual Personal Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-208-B Required Required Individual Financial Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-211-SIGNEW Required Required Application Signature Sheet (“Sign On”) – Signature page for applicants who are unable to appear at the ABC district office to sign the application Form ABC-211. Signatures must be notarized.
ABC-217 Required Required Application Questionnaire – Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC Employee. See form instructions.
ABC-247 Required Not Required Statement re: Residences (Rule 61.4, Residences Within 100 feet).
ABC-251 Required Not Required Statement re: Consideration Points (Schools, Hospital, Churches, Public Playgrounds, Parks and Youth Facilities).
ABC-253 Required Required Supplemental Diagram – Drawing of the real property you own or otherwise control. An exterior view of the premises and surrounding area, including cross streets.
ABC-255 Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 17/20 combo license Zoning Affidavit – Contact your city or county planning department for information to complete the form.
ABC-257NEW Required Required Licensed Premises Diagram/Planned Operation – Drawing of your floor plan, including overall dimensions and patios to be licensed, and description of proposed operation.
ABC-258NEW Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Planned Operations Retail.
ABC-259NEW Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Required Planned Operations Non-Retail. See form instructions.
ABC-069 Required Required Statement of Citizenship, Alien and Immigration Status and supporting document (e.g., certified copy of birth certificate or passport; See List A and B) – Required if you are applying as sole owner (includes U.S. citizens, U.S. Nationals and Aliens).

Other Documents

  • State-issued identification, driver’s license or passport for person(s) appearing at ABC to sign application.
  • You may need to provide verification (proof) of the source of your funds (e.g., bank statements, savings passbooks, loan papers, real estate papers, financial statement, gift/loan letters, etc.).
  • Copy of Conditional use Permit – Or receipt showing that CUP application has been submitted. Obtain from your city or county planning department.

All forms and documents listed below are required to submit your application. Refer to the current Application Fee Schedule and Annual Fee Schedule for all applicable fees and surcharges.

 

Forms

Form Retail License Non-Retail License Description
ABC-140 Required Required Certificate re Chapter 15 Tied-House Restrictions – Required for corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. For applicant entity only (not its parents, related entities, or individuals).
ABC-208-A Required Required Individual Personal Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-208-B Required Required Individual Financial Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-211-SIGNEW Required Required Application Signature Sheet (“Sign On”) – Signature page for applicants who are unable to appear at the ABC district office to sign the application Form ABC-211. Signatures must be notarized.
ABC-217 Required Required Application Questionnaire – Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC Employee. See form instructions.
ABC-247 Required Not Required Statement re: Residences (Rule 61.4, Residences Within 100 feet).
ABC-251 Required Not Required Statement re: Consideration Points (Schools, Hospital, Churches, Public Playgrounds, Parks and Youth Facilities).
ABC-253 Required Required Supplemental Diagram – Drawing of the real property you own or otherwise control. An exterior view of the premises and surrounding area, including cross streets.
ABC-255 Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 17/20 combo license Zoning Affidavit – Contact your city or county planning department for information to complete the form.
ABC-257NEW Required Required Licensed Premises Diagram/Planned Operation – Drawing of your floor plan, including overall dimensions and patios to be licensed, and description of proposed operation.
ABC-258NEW Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Planned Operations Retail.
ABC-259NEW Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Required Planned Operations Non-Retail. See form instructions.

Other Documents

  • State-issued identification, driver’s license or passport for person(s) appearing at ABC to sign application.
  • You may need to provide verification (proof) of the source of your funds (e.g., bank statements, savings passbooks, loan papers, real estate papers, financial statement, gift/loan letters, etc.).
  • Copy of Conditional use Permit – Or receipt showing that CUP application has been submitted. Obtain from your city or county planning department.

All forms and documents listed below are required to submit your application. Refer to the current Application Fee Schedule and Annual Fee Schedule for all applicable fees and surcharges.

 

Forms

Form Retail License Non-Retail License Description
ABC-140 Required Required Certificate re Chapter 15 Tied-House Restrictions – Required for corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. For applicant entity only (not its parents, related entities, or individuals).
ABC-208-A Required Required Individual Personal Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-208-B Required Required Individual Financial Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-211-SIGNEW Required Required Application Signature Sheet (“Sign On”) – Signature page for applicants who are unable to appear at the ABC district office to sign the application Form ABC-211. Signatures must be notarized.
ABC-217 Required Required Application Questionnaire – Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC Employee. See form instructions.
ABC-247 Required Not Required Statement re: Residences (Rule 61.4, Residences Within 100 feet).
ABC-251 Required Not Required Statement re: Consideration Points (Schools, Hospital, Churches, Public Playgrounds, Parks and Youth Facilities).
ABC-253 Required Required Supplemental Diagram – Drawing of the real property you own or otherwise control. An exterior view of the premises and surrounding area, including cross streets.
ABC-255 Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 17/20 combo license Zoning Affidavit – Contact your city or county planning department for information to complete the form.
ABC-257NEW Required Required Licensed Premises Diagram/Planned Operation – Drawing of your floor plan, including overall dimensions and patios to be licensed, and description of proposed operation.
ABC-258NEW Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Planned Operations Retail.
ABC-259NEW Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Required Planned Operations Non-Retail. See form instructions.
ABC-243NEW Required Required Corporate Questionnaire

Other Documents

  • State-issued identification, driver’s license or passport for person(s) appearing at ABC to sign application.
  • You may need to provide verification (proof) of the source of your funds (e.g., bank statements, savings passbooks, loan papers, real estate papers, financial statement, gift/loan letters, etc.).
  • Copy of Conditional use Permit – Or receipt showing that CUP application has been submitted. Obtain from your city or county planning department.
  • Articles of Incorporation.
  • Copy of Minutes Showing the Election of Current Officers and Directors or corporate secretary’s Certificate of Incumbency.
  • Copy of Stock Register or Copies of Stock Certificates that are issued and next sequential blank/unissued certificate (copy of certificates may be required if stock register is questionable).
  • Copy of Certificate of Qualification – Required for out-of-state corporations. Obtain from Secretary of State, Business Programs Division (916) 653-2318.

All forms and documents listed below are required to submit your application. Refer to the current Application Fee Schedule and Annual Fee Schedule for all applicable fees and surcharges.

 

Forms

Form Retail License Non-Retail License Description
ABC-140 Required Required Certificate re Chapter 15 Tied-House Restrictions – Required for corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. For applicant entity only (not its parents, related entities, or individuals).
ABC-208-A Required Required Individual Personal Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-208-B Required Required Individual Financial Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-211-SIGNEW Required Required Application Signature Sheet (“Sign On”) – Signature page for applicants who are unable to appear at the ABC district office to sign the application Form ABC-211. Signatures must be notarized.
ABC-217 Required Required Application Questionnaire – Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC Employee. See form instructions.
ABC-247 Required Not Required Statement re: Residences (Rule 61.4, Residences Within 100 feet).
ABC-251 Required Not Required Statement re: Consideration Points (Schools, Hospital, Churches, Public Playgrounds, Parks and Youth Facilities).
ABC-253 Required Required Supplemental Diagram – Drawing of the real property you own or otherwise control. An exterior view of the premises and surrounding area, including cross streets.
ABC-255 Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 17/20 combo license Zoning Affidavit – Contact your city or county planning department for information to complete the form.
ABC-257NEW Required Required Licensed Premises Diagram/Planned Operation – Drawing of your floor plan, including overall dimensions and patios to be licensed, and description of proposed operation.
ABC-258NEW Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Planned Operations Retail.
ABC-259NEW Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Required Planned Operations Non-Retail. See form instructions.
ABC-256-LLC Required Required Limited Liability Company Questionnaire.

Other Documents

  • State-issued identification, driver’s license or passport for person(s) appearing at ABC to sign application.
  • You may need to provide verification (proof) of the source of your funds (e.g., bank statements, savings passbooks, loan papers, real estate papers, financial statement, gift/loan letters, etc.).
  • Copy of Conditional use Permit – Or receipt showing that CUP application has been submitted. Obtain from your city or county planning department.
  • Copy of Form LLC-1, Articles or Organization – Obtain from Secretary of State, (916) 653-3365.
  • Copy of Form LLC-5, Application for Registration as Foreign Limited Liability Company (endorsement file stamped by Secretary of State) – For out-of-state limited liability companies.
  • Copy of written Operating Agreement and any amendments, if any (if Designated LLC Manager, Managing Member, or Designated officer to sign on behalf of all parties, that person/company must be listed in the agreement).

All forms and documents listed below are required to submit your application. Refer to the current Application Fee Schedule and Annual Fee Schedule for all applicable fees and surcharges.

 

Forms

Form Retail License Non-Retail License Description
ABC-140 Required Required Certificate re Chapter 15 Tied-House Restrictions – Required for corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. For applicant entity only (not its parents, related entities, or individuals).
ABC-208-A Required Required Individual Personal Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-208-B Required Required Individual Financial Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-211-SIGNEW Required Required Application Signature Sheet (“Sign On”) – Signature page for applicants who are unable to appear at the ABC district office to sign the application Form ABC-211. Signatures must be notarized.
ABC-217 Required Required Application Questionnaire – Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC Employee. See form instructions.
ABC-247 Required Not Required Statement re: Residences (Rule 61.4, Residences Within 100 feet).
ABC-251 Required Not Required Statement re: Consideration Points (Schools, Hospital, Churches, Public Playgrounds, Parks and Youth Facilities).
ABC-253 Required Required Supplemental Diagram – Drawing of the real property you own or otherwise control. An exterior view of the premises and surrounding area, including cross streets.
ABC-255 Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 17/20 combo license Zoning Affidavit – Contact your city or county planning department for information to complete the form.
ABC-257NEW Required Required Licensed Premises Diagram/Planned Operation – Drawing of your floor plan, including overall dimensions and patios to be licensed, and description of proposed operation.
ABC-258NEW Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Planned Operations Retail.
ABC-259NEW Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Required Planned Operations Non-Retail. See form instructions.
ABC-256 Required Required Limited Partnership Questionnaire.

Other Documents

  • State-issued identification, driver’s license or passport for person(s) appearing at ABC to sign application.
  • You may need to provide verification (proof) of the source of your funds (e.g., bank statements, savings passbooks, loan papers, real estate papers, financial statement, gift/loan letters, etc.).
  • Copy of Conditional use Permit – Or receipt showing that CUP application has been submitted. Obtain from your city or county planning department.
  • Copy of Form LP-1, Certificate of Limited Partnership. Obtain from the Secretary of State, (916) 653-3365.
  • Copy of Form LP-5, Application for Registration as Foreign Limited Partnership (endoresement file stamped by Secretary of State) – Required for out-of-state limited partnership.
  • Copy of Limited Partnership Agreement and any amendments (LP2, Amendment to Certificate of Limited Partnership)

All forms and documents listed below are required to submit your application. Refer to the current Application Fee Schedule and Annual Fee Schedule for all applicable fees and surcharges.

 

Forms

Form Retail License Non-Retail License Description
ABC-140 Required Required Certificate re Chapter 15 Tied-House Restrictions – Required for corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. For applicant entity only (not its parents, related entities, or individuals).
ABC-208-A Required Required Individual Personal Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-208-B Required Required Individual Financial Affidavit – Must be completed by (a) sole owners; (b) each general partner; (c) persons holding 10 percent or more of the capital or stock of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership; and (d) spouses. Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC employee.
ABC-211-SIGNEW Required Required Application Signature Sheet (“Sign On”) – Signature page for applicants who are unable to appear at the ABC district office to sign the application Form ABC-211. Signatures must be notarized.
ABC-217 Required Required Application Questionnaire – Signatures must be notarized or witnessed by an ABC Employee. See form instructions.
ABC-247 Required Not Required Statement re: Residences (Rule 61.4, Residences Within 100 feet).
ABC-251 Required Not Required Statement re: Consideration Points (Schools, Hospital, Churches, Public Playgrounds, Parks and Youth Facilities).
ABC-253 Required Required Supplemental Diagram – Drawing of the real property you own or otherwise control. An exterior view of the premises and surrounding area, including cross streets.
ABC-255 Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 17/20 combo license Zoning Affidavit – Contact your city or county planning department for information to complete the form.
ABC-257NEW Required Required Licensed Premises Diagram/Planned Operation – Drawing of your floor plan, including overall dimensions and patios to be licensed, and description of proposed operation.
ABC-258NEW Required Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Planned Operations Retail.
ABC-259NEW Not required, unless applying for the Type 75 or Type 85 Required Planned Operations Non-Retail. See form instructions.

Other Documents

  • State-issued identification, driver’s license or passport for person(s) appearing at ABC to sign application.
  • You may need to provide verification (proof) of the source of your funds (e.g., bank statements, savings passbooks, loan papers, real estate papers, financial statement, gift/loan letters, etc.).
  • Copy of Conditional use Permit – Or receipt showing that CUP application has been submitted. Obtain from your city or county planning department.
  • Trust Agreement

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