Liquor Licenses in New York

Streamline the Application for Your NYC Liquor License

If you are starting a business that will sell liquor, don’t delay the opening of your business by trying to apply for a liquor license on your own.

At Levine & Blit, PLLC, our attorneys can navigate you through the complicated process of applying for a New York liquor license. Our firm can help streamline the application process, as we can self-certify the application with the NYS Liquor Authority! This can save you months of waiting!

Assistance with Various Types of New York Liquor Licenses

Our legal team can assist you with the application process for the following types of New York liquor licenses:

• On-premise retail license
• Liquor store and wine store license
• Grocery store and drug store beer & wine product license
• Special event permit (“license”)

What to Expect through Process

When you hire Levine & Blit, PLLC to assist with your liquor license application, we will guide you through every step of the way. Our attorneys will act as a liaison between you and the state liquor authority – saving you the time of back-and-forth communications.

You can also expect our team to:

• Visit the location of your business to assess and address any potential license pitfalls.
• Review and verify that the basic lease terms meet the license application requirements.
• Meticulously review and correct the liquor license application to increase chances of acceptance on first submission.
• Self-certify the application in order to expedite your wait time. This process can significantly reduce the application processing time from 8-12 months to as little as one month!