Broward County Liquor License

Types of Liquor Licenses Available in Broward County

There are many different types of liquor licenses available in the state of Florida. You first need to ask yourself what type of establishment you are running and what type of alcohol you want to sell. You also need to figure out if you may qualify for a special food service license, 4COP/SFS (formerly known as an SRX) license. This allows for the sale of beer, wine, and liquor at restaurants and foodservice establishments that meet certain conditions, including:

• Must be a bona fide restaurant
• In Broward County with the exception of the city of Tamarac
• You must have 2,500 s/f of gross floor area
• Equipped to serve meals to 150 patrons at one time
• Derives at least 51 percent of its gross food and beverage revenue from the sale of food and non-alcoholic beverages during the first 60-day operating period and each 12-month operating period thereafter.
• Full course meals must be available at all times alcohol is sold
• Additional information may be requested

SFS licenses are obtained directly from the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco and require an annual license fee of $1,820.00. If you do not qualify for one of these special restaurant licenses, there are still options available to you.

These include:

• 1COP – allows for the sale of beer only at a bar or restaurant, for an annual fee of $280
• 1APS – allows for the sale of beer only for package sales (off-premise consumption) for an annual fee of $140
• 2COP – allows for the sale of beer and wine at a bar or restaurant, for an annual fee of $392
• 2APS – allows for the sale of beer and wine for package sales (off-premise consumption) for an annual fee of $196
• 4COP – allows for the sale of beer, wine, and spirits at a bar or restaurant, for an annual fee of $1,820
• 3PS – allows for the sale of beer, wine, and spirits at a package liquor store, for an annual fee of $1,365

Completing the Liquor License Application in Broward County

Florida liquor license requirements are very strict. Exact steps depend on the type of application you need. For example, companies serving food need to get special approval from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants before filing their paperwork. Approval from the Department of Health may be required in other cases. Each form does ask for some similar information. In general, you can be expected to provide:

• Proof of fingerprinting
• Shareholder information
• Your arrest disposition if you or any named applicant has a criminal record
• The social security number of all applicants
• Business registration number
• Federal employer’s identification number
• Sketch of business space
• Copy of a lease or deed

Failure to file the application out in a timely manager and with the proper documentation may result in processing delays or the application may result in denial.