Retail on-sale California liquor licenses are held by establishments who sell alcohol to the general public for consumption on the premises.

A Type 40 California liquor license authorizes the sale of beer for consumption on or off the premises where sold. No wine or distilled spirits may be on the premises. Full meals are not required; however, sandwiches or snacks must be available. Minors are allowed on the premises. Type 40 liquor licenses are common for pool halls and golf courses where no restaurant is present.

Type 41 California liquor licenses authorize the sale of beer and wine for consumption on or off the premises where sold. Distilled spirits may not be on the premises (except brandy, rum, or liqueurs for use solely for cooking purposes). Must operate and maintain the licensed premises as a bona fide eating place. Must maintain suitable kitchen facilities, and must make actual and substantial sales of meals for consumption on the premises. Minors are allowed on the premises.

Type 42 California liquor licenses authorize the sale of beer and wine for consumption on or off the premises where sold. No distilled spirits may be on the premises. Minors are not allowed to enter and remain (see Section 25663.5 for exception, musicians). Food service is not required. Common types of businesses are beer and wine bars and tasting areas.

A Type 43 California liquor license allows for the sale of beer and wine on trains to passengers or employees who are not on duty. Distilled spirits may not be sold under a Type 43 license. The license must be issued to the railroad company and a duplicate thereof shall be obtained for each train selling beer and wine.

The cost of a Type 43 license is currently $208 for the first year, with an annual renewal fee of $108.

A Type 44 California liquor license allows for the sale of beer and wine to parties aboard a fishing boat. Minor may be present on the vessel, however it should be noted that such sales may not occur when the boat is at dock. Distilled spirits can not be sold under a Type 44 liquor license and would require a Type 54 license.

Fees for a Type 44 liquor license are $208 for the first year and an annual renewal fee of $108.

Under a Type 45 liquor license, beer and wine may be sold to passengers on a boat, including off-duty employees. Minors may be present, however, beer and wine may only be served while the boat is NOT docked. Sale of distilled spirits is not allowed with a Type 45 license.

The fee for a Type 45 California liquor license is $208 for the first year and then an annual renewal fee of $108.

The video below will provide additional information.

A Type 46 California liquor license allows for the sale of beer and wine to passengers on an airplane. Minor may be present but distilled spirits can not be sold under this license type.

The fee for a Type 46 liquor license is $208 for the first year and an annual renewal fee of $108.

A Type 47 California liquor license authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on the licenses premises. Authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the licenses premises. Must operate and maintain the licensed premises as a bona fide eating place. Must maintain suitable kitchen facilities, and must make actual and substantial sales of meals for consumption on the premises. Minors are allowed on the premises.

A Type 48 California liquor license authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises where sold. Authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are not allowed to enter and remain (see Section 25663.5 for exception, musicians). Food service is not required.

A Type 49 California liquor license authorizes the same privileges and restrictions as provided for a Type 47 license except it is issued for a specific season. Inclusive dates of operation are listed on the license certificate.

A Type 49 California liquor license authorizes the same privileges and restrictions as provided for a Type 47 license except it is issued for a specific season. Inclusive dates of operation are listed on the license certificate.

A Type 51 California liquor license authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits, to members and guests only, for consumption on the premises where sold. No off-sale privileges. Food service is not required. Minors are allowed on the premises. A Type 51 liquor license is typically held by golf and tennis clubs as well as organizations such as Elks Club.

A Type 52 California liquor license authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits, to members and guests only, for consumption on the premises where sold. Authorizes the sale of beer and wine, to members and guest only, for consumption off the licensed premises. Food service is not required. Minors are allowed on the premises.

A Type 53 California liquor license is similar to the Type 43 liquor license, however it allows the sale of distilled spirits to passengers and employees who are not on duty. The provision are the same but the cost of the general license is slightly higher.

A Type 53 liquor license costs $300 for the first year followed by an annual renewal fee of $200.

A Type 54 California liquor license provides for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits by the lessee or operator of a boat carrying passengers for hire. Common uses of a Type 54 liquor license would be a harbor cruise boat, lake cruise, and various party boats. The vessel must be operated by a person or persons who are duly licensed by the United States Coast Guard.

It noteworthy that alcohol sales can not occur while the boat is at dock. However, for scheduled trips and charters, sales of alcoholic beverages may begin 30 minutes prior to departure and may continue for 30 minutes after returning.

The fee for a Type 54 liquor license is $610 for the first year and an annual renewal fee of $510.

The video below will provide additional information. Please contact our office if you require assistance.

It is very common for companies and airlines to want liquor licenses for their airplanes. At Alcoholic Beverage Consulting Service, we have worked with many airlines to assist them with this process.

Please view the video below for basic information and then contact our office directly for more assistance.

A Type 56 California liquor license is for vessels of more than 1,000 tons engaged in interstate and foreign commerce. This is the typical liquor license for a cruise ship. The license is issued to the carrier company with a duplicate thereof obtained by each vessel on which alcohol is sold. This license allows for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits.

The fee for a Type 56 liquor license in California is $300 for the first year and an annual renewal fee of $200.

A Type 57 California liquor license is generally issued to certain organizations who cannot qualify for club licenses. Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits, to members and guests only, for consumption on the premises where sold. Authorizes the sale of beer and wine, to members and guests only, for consumption off the licensed premises. Food service is not required. Minors are allowed on the premises.

A caterer’s permit may be added to an existing on-sale liquor license and can provide an additional revenue stream for a bar or restaurant. It allows the licensee the ability to cater alcoholic beverages anywhere in the state of California when added to a type 41, 42, 47, or 48 license.

A catering authorization form must be submitted to the ABC for each event, but the fee is only $25.00/day. There is also an annual fee of $131.00.

There is no stand-alone license for catering. You must have a permanent restaurant or bar license in order to apply for the Type 58 permit. There is one exception, but it only applies in rare instances for large catering companies (contact our office at 855-774-9200 if you think you may qualify).

A few other stipulations to keep in mind with a caterer’s permit are:

  • At an approved event, you must comply with the terms of your permanent license.
  • Service of food is typically not required at your catered event although this does depend on the location (contact us for clarification).
  • Persons under the age of 21 may be in attendance at the event, but are not allowed to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol.
  • Distilled spirits can not be stored at the event site. They must be returned to the licensed premises at the conclusion of the event.

Please view the video below for more information regarding Type 58 Caterer’s Permits.

Authorizes the same privileges as a Type 41. Issued for a specific season. Inclusive dates of operation are listed on the license certificate.

A Type 60 California liquor license authorizes the sale of beer only for consumption on or off the premises where sold. Issued for a specific season. Inclusive dates of operation are listed on the license certificate. Wine or distilled spirits may not be on the premises. Minors are allowed on the premises.

A Type 61 California liquor license authorizes the sale of beer only.  Consumption may occur either on or off the premises but distilled spirits and wine may not be on the premises.  Minors are not allowed to enter and remain in the establishment and warning signs must be posted.  Food service is not a requirement of a Type 61 liquor license.

Please contact our office directly for information regarding a Type 62 license.

A Type 63 California Liquor License is designated for a hospital, convalescent home, or a rest home that is looking to provide alcoholic beverages at meal times to its residents and their guests.

This license is unique in the fact that the the establishment must serve 1-3 meals per day for its residents and a “rest home” must rent exclusively to individuals who are age 62 or over.

The video below provides more information. If you have questions regarding this type of liquor license, please contact our office.

A Type 64 Californai liquor license is typically used by a smaller non-profit community theaters looking to provide alcoholic beverages to its patrons. The major benefit of this special license is that it is relatively inexpensive, only $1000, and it allows the sale of alcoholic beverages two hours before and one hour after the event.

The video below provides more information. Please contact our office at (855) 774-9200 if you have questions or would like more information about a type 64 license for a theater.

Please contact our office directly for information regarding a Type 65 license.

Please contact our office directly for information regarding a Type 66 license.

A Type 67 California liquor license authorizes the sale of wine purchased from a winegrower to registered guests of the bed and breakfast for consumption at the establishment. Wine can not be given away or removed from the premises. The price of the wine shall be included in the price of the overnight occupancy accommodations. Minors are allowed on the premises but beer and distilled spirits can not be served.

The Type 80 liquor license may be more advantageous for a Bed and Breakfast owner. Please view the video below for more information.

A portable bar license allows the holder of an on-sale licensee to have a bar that is moved about the premises for the sale of distilled spirits. A portable bar license is not required if you are only selling beer and wine.

If a venue is using multiple portable bars at the same time, they may require more than one license. For instance, if a banquet room is being furnished with 3 portable bars all in the same room, only one portable bar license is required. However, if a portable bar is being set up outside the room as well as inside, then each bar must have its own license.

It is important that you remain in compliance with the terms of your liquor license so please contact us directly if you have questions concerning a Type 68 license. The cost of a portable bar license ranges from $292 to $627 (depending on the population of the city where the license is located) and it is a great way for a restaurant, bar, or hotel to increase their revenues.

Please watch the video below for more information:

Please contact our office directly for information regarding a Type 69 license.

A Type 70 California liquor license authorizes the sale or furnishing of beer, wine, and distilled spirits to the establishment’s overnight guests. This also includes invitees of the overnight guests. All alcohol must be consumed on the premises and minors are allowed.

This type of license is typically held by “suite” hotels and motels which offer complimentary happy hours for their guests.

A Type 75 California liquor license authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on a bona fide eating place plus a limited amount of brewing of beer. This license does not authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are allowed on the premises.

Occasionally, a bar or a restaurant may want to hold a special event on an adjacent property which can accommodate additional patrons for a day. An example would be a Super Bowl party or a New Year’s Eve party held in the parking lot of a restaurant or a bar. A type 77 California liquor license allows the licensee to expand their license on to property that is not currently licensed.

The establishment first must have an on-sale license and must then apply for the Event Permit. The permit is an add-on license and can not be obtained as a stand-alone liquor license. Cost is $131 and it allows up to four such events per year.

If you are a bar or restaurant owner, this is yet another way that you can increase your revenues, temporarily increase the capacity of your premises, and accommodate additional customers for special events.

If you have additional questions regarding Event Permits, please contact our office at 855-774-9200.

Please contact our office for more information regarding a Type 78, On-Sale General Wine, Food and Art Cultural Museum.

A Type 80 California liquor license allows a Bed and Breakfast owner to serve beer, wine, and distilled spirits to its guests. It is typically more advantageous than the Type 67 license, but there are a few stipulations.

The video below provides more detail. Please contact our office directly for more information.

A Type 80 California liquor license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits purchased from a licensed winegrower or wholesaler to registered guests at a bed and breakfast establishment. All alcohol must be consumed on the premises. Alcohol can not be given away, but the price of the alcohol can be included in the price of the overnight occupancy accommodations.

Alcohol can not be removed from the premises and minors are allowed.

This license is very rare because not many companies will qualify. However, watch our video below for more information and then contact us if you have further questions or require assistance.