Essential to the State's control of the liquor industry is the concept that those who own liquor licenses are granted a privilege to operate a business in the liquor industry and that this privilege may be forfeited for violations of the alcoholic beverage law.

In New Jersey liquor licenses are issued by the state on a municipal basis. Unlike other states, where license can be obtained directly from the state, New Jersey is a state where licenses must be purchased. Liquor licenses in New Jersey cannot be transferred out of their municipality or township.

License Types

Type 32 Liquor License

Plenary Retail Consumption License with Broad Package Privilege – Plenary Retail Consumption License where sales of package goods are not restricted to the public barroom

License To Sell Liquor In New Jersey

Type 33 Liquor License

Buying A Liquor License In New Jersey

Plenary Retail Consumption License – Bar, restaurants, clubs, lounges. Licensee can sell alcoholic beverages for on and off premises consumption. However, sales for off premises consumption must be made from the public barroom and goods for sale may only be displayed on the perimeter walls.

How Much Is A Liquor License In New Jersey

Type 44 Liquor License

Cost Of Liquor License In New Jersey

Plenary Retail Distribution License – Licensee can only sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off the licensed premises. [Ex. Liquor Stores]