Popular Permits

One-Day Alcohol Event Permit

A One-Day Alcohol Event Permit, also known as a Temporary Alcohol Event Permit, authorizes the sale of wine, beer, cider and liquor at retail for consumption at a gathering for a period of 24 hours. 

Catering Permit

A Catering Permit is a one-day permit that authorizes an active on-premises retail licensee to provide alcoholic beverages for use at a specific event located off the premises.

Temporary Retail Operating Permit

New applicants can apply for a temporary permit to serve alcohol while the license application is being processed. Temporary permits are processed in approximately 30 days, and are valid for 180 days. Temporary permits are available for on-premises licenses and grocery stores.

How to Apply Online Permits

Create an account

Create an NY.gov account to access your online permit application. Once your account is created, you can go to the NYS License Center to begin your application.

Find your permit

You must determine which permit you need to apply for. Make sure to read the Terms and Conditions to avoid applying for an incorrect permit type.

Apply

Once you've completed your application, you can pay your permit fees online using an accepted credit or debit card.

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These Permit Applications Are Not Available Online Other Permits

Some of our permit applications are not available online in the New York State License Center. These permit applications are PDF forms that can be found on our website.