Ottawa County LIQUOR LICENSE

The following are some helpful resources for acquiring a Ottawa County Liquor License. This page is your guide for Liquor Licensing. It provides resources to help you understand every aspect of getting your liquor license in Michigan. Please fill out the form below if you’re interested in learning more about getting a liquor license or if you’d like to chat with one of our expert consultants for FREE.

What types of Liquor Licenses are available in Ottawa County

Class C Tavern Liquor License –You are allowed to sell beer and wine on the premises.

Class C Liquor License – This license permits for the sale of beer, wine, and spirits (such as vodka, tequila, and whiskey) to customers on the premises. It permits bars and restaurants to sell liquor without a seating or food requirement.

Class C Resort License – This license permits for customers to purchase beer, wine, and spirits (e.g. vodka, tequila, and whiskey) on premises. This license, for use in bars and restaurants, does not require a seating or food requirement. In order to be eligible for a Class C Resort license your location must have more than 100 seats and a full restaurant menu. The first 550 Class C resort licenses are able to be transferred to any location in the state. You can still get a Class C Resort license directly from the State.

Specially Designated Distributor Liquor License (SDD) –  The purchase of beer, wine, and spirits (such as vodka, tequila, and whiskey) by customers in their original packages for consumption outside of the licensed location is allowed.

Specially Designated Merchant License (SDM) – It is allowed for customers to purchase wine and beer in their original packages for consumption outside the licensed location.

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Steps to getting a Ottawa County Liquor License

  1. Select a location: In order to get a liquor license in Michigan, you will first require to have a signed Letter of Intent or a lease/deed that verifies you have the right to the property.

  2. Check if the license you seek must be purchased or if it can be obtained directly from the state.If the license must be bought an escrow account must be opened and the transaction must be processed through it.

  3. Send the Michigan Liquor Control Commission your license application (MLCC).

  4. Receive the letter notifying you of the deficiency and return the required documents.

  5. Inspection of the premises by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC).

  6. License investigator interview.

  7. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) will be mailing you a liquor license.

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Consultants

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