Florida Liquor License

Liquor License FL

The Easiest Way
to Buy or Sell a Florida Liquor License
The Easiest Way
to Buy or Sell
a Florida Liquor License


Serving all 67 Florida counties.
Brokerage, financing, and licensing experts.

40+ Years & 3 Generations
Serving Florida's Hospitality Industry

Serving all 67 Florida counties.
Brokerage, financing, and licensing experts.

40+ Years & 3 Generations Serving Florida's Hospitality Industry
About Us

The Simple Solution to Alcohol Beverage Licensing.

Liquor License FL is an experienced and highly professional company that offers application help and brokering liquor licenses in Florida. Whether you want to sell your Florida liquor license, purchase a license, or you simply need assistance with refinancing your liquor license, we offer you expert services and full support. Our customers have succeeded in getting the license they needed or wanted, quickly and hassle free. For buyers and sellers of Florida licenses, we guarantee a smooth transfer!

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We've helped bar, restaurant, nightclub, and liquor store owners get licensed in all 67 Florida counties. Select your county on the map or search below to see every license type and fee available.

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    Common Questions

    Florida Liquor License FAQ

    Florida liquor license costs range from $140/year for a basic beer-only license (1APS) to $1,820/year for a full 4COP quota license that allows beer, wine, and spirits for both package sales and on-premises consumption. The market price to purchase a transferable quota license varies significantly by county — from under $50,000 in rural counties to over $500,000 in high-demand areas like Miami-Dade and Broward. See full cost breakdown.

    A 4COP is a full beverage license that allows the sale of beer, wine, and spirits for both on-premises consumption and package sales. There are two types: the 4COP Quota license, which is limited in number by county population and must be purchased on the open market, and the 4COP SFS (Special Food Service), which requires a 2,500 sq ft service area, seating for 150, and 51% of revenue from food sales. Both carry a $1,820/year renewal fee. View all license types.

    Working with a licensed broker is the fastest way to purchase a Florida liquor license. At Liquor License FL, we monitor all 64 wet counties for available licenses, handle the Beverage Transfer Application, Asset Purchase Agreement, and lien research, and guide you through the entire process from start to close. Request a free quote or call us at 866-470-8881.

    A 2COP beer and wine license costs $392/year and allows both package sales and on-premises consumption — ideal for bars, restaurants, and sandwich shops. A 2APS license for package sales only (convenience stores, gas stations) is $196/year. Unlike quota liquor licenses, there is no limit on the number of beer and wine licenses issued. See beer & wine license details.

    Yes. Quota liquor licenses (4COP and 3PS) are transferable assets that can be sold on the open market. Liquor License FL provides free valuations, handles the sales process, and ensures a smooth transfer between parties. Many license holders are surprised by how much their license is worth. Get a free valuation.

    Each year, the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco holds a quota license lottery. For 2026, the entry period opens August 18 and closes October 1 at 5:00 PM EST, with the drawing in Spring 2027. The entry fee is $100 per county applied for. Winners receive a new quota license but must pay a $10,750 activation fee and are subject to a 36-month transfer lock-in period. Learn more about the lottery.

    Florida offers several license tiers: 1APS/1COP for beer only, 2APS/2COP for beer and wine, 3PS for full spirits package sales (liquor stores), and 4COP/4COP SFS for full spirits consumption and package sales (bars, restaurants, nightclubs). There are also specialty licenses like the 11C for bona fide clubs. View all license types and fees.

    Any individual or business that sells beer, wine, or spirits in Florida must hold the appropriate beverage license. This includes bars, restaurants, nightclubs, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, hotels, and even bowling alleys or theaters that serve alcohol. The license type depends on what beverages you sell and whether sales are for on-premises consumption, package/off-premises, or both. See who needs a license.

    Use our county search tool or the interactive map on this page to find every license type and fee available in your specific Florida county. Liquor License FL monitors all 64 wet counties at no cost to you, so we can alert you the moment a license becomes available in your area. You can also call us at 866-470-8881.

    Yes. Liquor License FL offers financing and refinancing options through private lenders with competitive rates and flexible loan terms. Whether you're purchasing a new license or refinancing an existing one, we can help you find an affordable solution. Explore financing options.