St. Joseph County LIQUOR LICENSE

The following are some helpful resources for acquiring a St. Joseph County Liquor License. The purpose of this page is to provide information on Liquor Licensing. It provides resources to help you understand every aspect of getting your liquor license in Michigan. Please enter your information below if you are interested in learning more about acquiring a liquor license or would like to chat with one of our knowledgeable consultants for FREE.

What types of Liquor Licenses are available in St. Joseph County

Class C Tavern Liquor License –Allows 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. This license, for use in restaurants and bards, does not require 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. Restaurants and bars can use this license to sell alcohol without a seating or food requirement. If a location has more than 100 seats and a full restaurant menu, then it can obtain a Class C Resort license. The first 550 Class C resort licenses are transferable to any location across the state. A Class C Resort license can be still obtained directly 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 away from the licensed location.

Specially Designated Merchant License (SDM) – Customers may purchase beer and wine in their original packages for consumption outside the licensed location.

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Steps to getting a St. Joseph 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. Determine if the license you need must be purchased or if it can be taken directly from the state.If the license needs to be purchased you will need to open an escrow and run the transaction through those means.

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

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

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

  6. Interview with your license investigator.

  7. You will receive a liquor license in the mail from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC).

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