Licensing Original Application Forms

Packets contain all the forms necessary to apply for that type of license or permit.

All packets and individual forms are fillable PDFs.

To determine required fees, view our fee chart. Fees and Surcharges.

Licensing (Packets by Type)
Licensing (Individual Forms)
Licensing Renewal Applications
     Instructions for Renewal Applications

Retailers

License and Permit Descriptions

On-Premise Prequalification - Complete this packet for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the permitted premise. (L-ON and L-OIC)
Off-Premise Prequalification - Complete this packet for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the permitted premise. (L-OFF and L-OIC)
Location Packet for Retailers - Must be completed by all applicants. (L-LI, L-L, L-OP, and L-SL and L-VEH)
Business Packet - Must be completed by all applicants who do not currently hold an active license or permit. (L-B, L-C, L-LLC, L-P, and L-PHS)
Private Club Application Packet - Must be completed by a club located in a dry area and wish to serve alcoholic beverages to their members. (L-NDG, L-N, L-NBL, L-OP, L-SL and L-PHS)
Bond Packet for Retailers - Conduct Surety and Performance bonds that maybe required for retailers. (L-2-60.2, L-2-61.4, L-2-62.2, L-2-63, L-2-64 and L-2-65)

Wholesalers, Distributors or Manufacturers

License and Permit Descriptions

Wholesaler's, Distributor's or Manufacturer's Prequalification Packet - Complete this packet for the sale of alcoholic beverages to Texas retailers. (L-W and L-OIC)
Location Packet for Wholesalers, Distributors or Manufacturers - Must be completed by all applicants. (L-LW, L-OP, L-SL, L-VEH, and L-WR)
Business Packet - Must be completed by all applicants who do not currently hold an active license/permit. (L-B, L-C, L-LLC, L-P and L-PHS)
Bond Packet for Wholesalers, Distributors or Manufacturers - Fee Interest Bond that may be required by manufacturers. (L-2-18.5, L-2-67.7 and L-2-37.4)

Miscellaneous

Transportation Packet – Complete this packet for commercial airlines, passenger trains or passenger bus lines selling or serving alcoholic beverages to passengers. (L-TRANS, L-P, L-C, L-LLC)
Nonresident Application Packet - Complete this packet for the sale of alcohol beverages to Texas wholesalers, distributors or manufacturers. (L-NRES-I, L-NRES, L-POA, L-C, L-LLC and L-P)
Out of State Winery Direct Shipper's Packet - Must be completed by an out of state winery to sell and deliver wine directly to Texas consumers. (L-DS)
Promotional Permit Application - Complete this form to promote and enhance the sale of an alcoholic beverage on behalf of the manufacturer. (L-PR)
Forwarding Center Authority Packet - Must be completed by the manufacturer for temporary storage of a product transported into the state. (L-FC-I, L-FC and L-OP)
Consumer Delivery Application - Complete this application to contract with or employ a delivery driver to deliver alcoholic beverages. (L-DEL)
Carrier Application - Complete this application to transport alcoholic beverages into, through or within Texas (L-CARRIER)
Manufacturer's Agent's Warehousing Packet - Holders of BS, U or S licenses/permits should complete this packet in order to receive, transfer and store beer, ale or malt liquor from another entity. (L-AW, L-C, L-LLC, L-P, L-SL, L-OP)

Temporary Licenses or Permits

Temporary License or Permit Application For Current License or Permit Holders - (L-TEMPA-I and L-TEMPA)
Temporary Application For Fraternal, Religious, Charitable, Civic or Political Organizations/Associations - (L-TEMPB-I and L-TEMPB)

Catering/Winery Festival Certificates

Catering Certificate Request Packet - Complete this packet if you hold a caterer's permit (CB) to sell mixed beverages on a temporary basis at a place other than the premise for which your mixed beverage permit is issued.(L-CC-I, L-CC and L-AR)
Winery Festival Certificate Request Packet - Complete this packet if you hold a winery festival permit (GF) to sell wine at a farmer's market, wine festival market or similar event (L-GF-I, L-GF, L-AR).
Catering Certificate Request for Funerals and Private Events – Complete this request if you hold a caterer's permit (CB) to sell mixed beverages for funeral-related or other private events. Total wholesale value of alcohol sold must be less than $10,000. (L-CCFP)
Winery Festival Certificate Request-File and Use – Complete this request if you hold a winery festival permit (GF) to sell wine at small public events. Attendance must be under 500 persons and the total wholesale value of alcohol sold must be less than $10,000. (L-GFF)

Supplemental Application For Reporting Changes

Only complete the L-ON or L-OFF if:

• changing business location,
• reinstating an existing license or permit or
• adding late hours

For all other changes:
Business Packet for Reporting Changes - Must be completed by all retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers license/permit holders, including private clubs. (L-BRCI, L-BRC, L-C, L-LLC, L-P and L-PHS)
Location Packet for Reporting Changes for Retailers - Must be completed by all retail license/permit holders. (L-LRC, L-OP and L-SL)
Location Packet for Reporting Changes for Wholesalers, Distributors or Manufacturers - Must be completed by all wholesale, distributor, manufacturer license or permit holders. (L-LRW, L-LW, L-OP and L-SL)
Successor In Interest Packet - Must be completed upon the death of a permittee or a person having an interest in the permit, or on bankruptcy, receivership or partnership dissolution to operate the business during the unexpired portion of the permit. (L-SI-I and L-SI)

Individual Original Forms

L-D - Diagram Form
L-ON - On premise alcohol sales
L-OFF - Off premise alcohol sales
L-GF - Authorizes Texas wineries to sell wine at a festival, farmer's market or similar event
L-L - Location Packet for Retailers
L-C - Disclosing ownership for a corporation
L-P - Disclosing ownership for a partnership or limited partnership
L-LLC - Disclosing ownership for a limited liability company
L-OIC - Ownership continued for prequalification packet
L-PHS - Personal history sheet
L-POA - Designating a service agent for the State of Texas
L-OP - Owner of premise
L-SL - Sublessor
L-VEH - Vehicle list
L-WR - Used to register each warehouse utilized by a manufacturer or distributor to store beer
Notice of Application to Residents – Notice to residents located within 300 feet of an on-premise location
Notice of Application to Schools – Notice to public or private schools within 1,000 feet of a licensed or permitted location

Bond Forms

CONDUCT SURETY BONDS

L-2-60.2 - Bond
L-2-61.4 - Letter of credit
L-2-62.2 - Assignment of certificate of deposit
L-BR - Bond Release Form

PERFORMANCE BONDS

L-2-63 - Bond
L-2-64 - Letter of credit
L-2-65 - Assignment of certificate of deposit
L-BR - Bond Release Form

FEE INTEREST BONDS

L-2-18.5 - Bond
L-2-26.7 - Letter of credit
L-2-37.4 - Assignment of certificate of deposit

Don't see the form that you need? Contact your local TABC office by phone or in person to request the form you need.