LIQUOR LICENSE in Traverse City

Traverse City is a large city located in Leelanau County, Michigan. We can help you obtain a liquor license for your business, so you can start selling liquor. You cannot move a Michigan Liquor License to a city in a different county. We have a list of owners willing to sell their license.

Use the following resources to assist you in acquiring a Traverse City Liquor License. The purpose of this page is to provide information on Liquor Licensing. The website has everything you need to know about obtaining liquor licenses 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 knowledgeable consultants for FREE.

What types of Liquor Licenses are available in Leelanau County

Class C Tavern Liquor License –Permits for the sale of beer and wine on premises.

Class C Liquor License – This license allows for customers to purchase beer, wine, and spirits (e.g. vodka, tequila, and whiskey) on premises. Bars and restaurants can use this license to sell alcohol without a seating or food requirement.

Class C Resort License – This license allows for the sale of beer, wine, and spirits (such as vodka, tequila, and whiskey) to customers on the premises. This license, for use in bars and restaurants, does not require a seating or food requirement. A Class C Resort license can be obtained if the location has more than 100 seats and a full restaurant menu. The transfer of the first 550 Class C resort licenses can be done to any location in the state. One can still get a Class C Resort directly license from the State.

Specially Designated Distributor Liquor License (SDD) –  The sale of beer, wine, and spirits (like vodka, tequila, and whiskey) to customers in their original packages for consumption away from the licensed location is allowed. It is allowed for customers to purchase beer, wine, and spirits in their original packages for consumption off-site.

Specially Designated Merchant License (SDM) – Allows for the sale of beer and wine to customers in their original packages for consumption outside the licensed location.

liquor license michigan

Steps to getting a Leelanau County Liquor License

  1. Choose a location: If you want a liquor license in Michigan, you must have a signed Letter of Intent or a lease/deed that proves you have the right to the property.

  2. Check if the license you seek must be purchased or if it can be taken directly from the state. If the license must be purchased you will be required to open an escrow and run the transaction through those means.

  3. Submit the application for your license to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC).

  4. Receive the letter of deficiency and return the requested documents.

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

  6. Interview with your license investigator.

  7. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) will send you a liquor license in the mail.

Connect with one of our experts for free! Fill out the form below to hear from us within 24 hours

Consultants

Liquor License Fast is the top liquor license agency in the state of Michigan. Our main focus is helping our clients get liquor licenses in Traverse City, where they may be difficult to obtain. We can get you the license you need because of the relationships we have; this is something we guarantee. Our skill enables us to get licenses quicker, cheaper, and more professional manner than anyone. Would you like to ask anything? We would love to help.

Are you prepared to purchase a license?