Grand Traverse County LIQUOR LICENSE

The following are some helpful resources for acquiring a Grand Traverse 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. If you are interested in getting a liquor license or want to speak to one of our expert consultants for FREE please fill out your information below.

What types of Liquor Licenses are available in Grand Traverse County

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

Class C Liquor License – This license permits for customers to purchase beer, wine, and spirits (e.g. vodka, tequila, and whiskey) on premises. This license is for restaurants and bars and does not require seating or food.

Class C Resort License – This license allows for customers to purchase beer, wine, and spirits (e.g. vodka, tequila, and whiskey) on premises. This license allows bars and restaurants to sell alcohol without needing a seating or food requirement. To be eligible for a Class C Resort license, there must be more than 100 seats and a full restaurant menu at the location. The first 550 Class C resort licenses are transferable to any other location in the state. You can still get a Class C Resort license directly from the State.

Specially Designated Distributor Liquor License (SDD) –  Allowing the sale of beer, wine, and spirits (vodka, tequila, whiskey, etc.) to customers in their original packaging for consumption off-site.

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

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Steps to getting a Grand Traverse County Liquor License

  1. Choose a location: To get a liquor license in Michigan, you will require to have a signed Letter of Intent or a lease or deed that demonstrates you have the right to the property.

  2. Find out if the license you require must be purchased or if it can be taken directly from the state.If the license is required to be purchased an escrow account must be opened and the transaction through those means.

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

  4. Receive your letter of deficiency and send back the requested documents.

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

  6. License investigator interview.

  7. A liquor license from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) will come to you by postal mail.

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