New York State Liquor Authority

Important Guidance

Eligibility for Temporary Retail Permits

Emailing the Municipal/Community Board 30 Day Advance Notices

Recent Updates

Quick Links

2024-2025 Year-End Retailer Inventory Replenishment

New Wholesale Website

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Important Information on SLA Technological Upgrades

LEAP License Type and Class Definitions

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FAQ Fingerprinting Issues

Instructions for Continued and New Use of Municipal Property

What We Do Topics of Interest

Get a License

If your business deals with the importation, manufacture, distribution or sale of alcohol in NY, you need a liquor license.

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Renew Your License

You will receive a renewal advisory approximately three months before your license expires.

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Permits

All Special Event Permits, Transportation Permits and Marketing Permits can be applied for online.

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Price Posting

Manufacturers and wholesalers must file a schedule of the prices at which they will sell liquor and wine.

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Brand Label Registration

Brand Label Registration is required for all liquor, beer, wine products, and wine specialties sold in New York State

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Are you on the C.O.D. List?

Check to see if you have been placed on the cash-on-delivery (C.O.D.) list by a wholesaler.

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Featured Quick References

On-Premises Quick Reference

A quick reference guide to on-premises licenses that outline both restaurant and taverns license types.

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Off-Premises Quick Reference

A quick reference guide to off-premises license types that outline wine/liquor stores, and grocery/drug stores.

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File a Complaint

The Authority receives complaints from law enforcement agencies, governmental agencies, community groups, industry members, elected officials and members of the public. Licensees should also report any non-compliance with the ABC Law and SLA rules regarding their operations.

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Police Department Referrals

Self Report a Violation

Public License Query

Search the Public License Query for active licenses in New York State by license number, address, premises or trade name, name of principal or by using an advanced search.