ABC-231 Instructions
Instructions and general information.
Revised 10/08
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General Information
- Type or print clearly in black or blue ink (do not use red)
- Acronyms or form numbers used in these instructions:
- B&P – Business & Professions Code
- CCR – California Code of Regulations
- 211 – A – Transfer Request
Form ABC-231 is used to cancel a license (Section 2); surrender a license for up to one year under Rule 65(Section 3); surrender license privileges for an authorized special event (Section 4); or to request the return of a surrendered license (Section 5).
If you want to surrender your license so that a transferee may apply for a temporary permit, you should sign Form 211-A, not Form ABC-231.One signature for the licensee is sufficient on Form ABC-231 (i.e., all partners do not need to sign).
Instructions
The following chart shows what sections of the form to complete for the action desired:
Cancel license | Sections 1 and 2 |
Surrender license for up to one year (Rule 65) | Sections 1 and 3 |
Surrender license privileges for special event | Sections 1 and 4 |
Request return of surrendered license (Rule 65) | Sections 1 and 5 |
Section 1 – License Information.
Licensee’s Name(s) (Item 1) – Enter the name(s) of the licensee. For a limited partnership, limited liability company, or a corporation, the name of the entity.
District Office (Item 4) – Enter the name of the ABC office having jurisdiction over the licensed premises.
License Attached (Item 6) – Attach license on cancellations (Section 2) and Rule 65 surrenders (Section3) only.
Mailing address (Item 7) – Enter the mailing address where you wish to receive mail. May be different from the premises address. Business and mailing addresses are public information and are available to the public. Please consider this, especially when listing a mailing address.
It is important that you report any change in mailing address to ABC so that you may receive your license renewal notice or other correspondence from ABC.
Section 2 – Cancellation.
Complete this section if you want to permanently cancel your license. A canceled license cannot be reactivated or reinstated.
Section 3 – Surrender, Rule 65.
Complete this section if you are closing your licensed business for over15 calendar days and intend to transfer or reactive the license at a later date. You must surrender your license to ABC within 15 days after closing. ABC may seize your license certificate(s) if you do not surrender your license as required, and ABC may proceed to revoke the license.(Rule 65, CCR)
Section 4 – Surrender of Privileges for Special Event.
Complete this section if you are requesting that your license privileges be surrendered for a special event (e.g., wine tasting, etc.). Contact your ABC District Office for information on other requirements (e.g.,one-day license, catering authorization, diagram, etc.).
Section 5 – Request for Return of Surrendered License.
Complete this section to request return of a surrendered license. ABC may return a surrendered license upon your request made at least 10 days in advance. An inspection by ABC may be required.(Rule 65(c), CCR.)
Miscellaneous Information
Failure to Transfer or Reactivate License
A license surrendered under Rule 65 will be revoked if you do not transfer it to another person or for use at another premises, or reactivate it within one year from the date of surrender. Exceptions: (1) Pending application to transfer the license; (2) Pending litigation (other than disciplinary action by ABC); (3) Premises destroyed due to circumstances beyond your control (e.g., fire, flood, or other natural catastrophe, or as part of an urban renewal program) and you make a good faith effort to reconstruct the premises; or (4) Undue hardship. Contact your ABC District Office for further advice on these exceptions.(Rule 65(d), CCR.)
Physical or Character Changes in Premises
After issuance or transfer of a license, you may not make substantial physical changes in your premises or change the usage of your premises without the prior written consent of ABC. (Rule 64.2(b)(1), CCR.)
Contact
For additional information,
contact your local district office.
Bakersfield
map 4800 Stockdale Highway., Suite 213
Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Phone:
- (661) 395-2731
- Fax:
- (661) 322-5929
- Email:
- [email protected]
Concord
map 1800 Sutter St., Ste 450
Concord, CA 94520
- Phone:
- (925) 655-6314
- Fax:
- (925) 655-6310
- Email:
- [email protected]
Eureka
map 1105 Sixth St., Suite C
Eureka, CA 95501
- Phone:
- (707) 445-7229
- Fax:
- (707) 445-6643
- Email:
- [email protected]
Fresno
map 1330 B East Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710-7902
- Phone:
- (559) 225-6334
- Fax:
- (559) 225-8740
- Email:
- [email protected]
LA/Metro
map 888 S Figueroa Street, Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Phone:
- (213) 833-6043
- Fax:
- (213) 833-6058
- Email:
- [email protected]
LB/Lakewood
map 3950 Paramount Blvd., Suite 250
Lakewood, CA 90712
- Phone:
- (562) 982-1337
- Fax:
- (562) 275-4174
- Email:
- LongBeach/[email protected]
Lodi
map 3021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Suite 150
Lodi, CA 95240
- Phone:
- (209) 371-6761
- Fax:
- (209) 371-6763
- Email:
- [email protected]
Monrovia
map 222 E. Huntington Dr., Suite 114
Monrovia, CA 91016
- Phone:
- (626) 256-3241
- Fax:
- (626) 263-9858
- Email:
- [email protected]
Palm Desert
map 34-160 Gateway Dr., Suite 120
Palm Desert, CA 92211
- Phone:
- (760) 324-2027
- Fax:
- (760) 324-2632
- Email:
- [email protected]
Redding
map 1900 Churn Creek Rd., Suite 215
Redding, CA 96002
- Phone:
- (530) 224-4830
- Fax:
- (530) 224-9338
- Email:
- [email protected]
Riverside
map 3737 Main Street, Suite 900
Riverside, CA 92501
- Phone:
- (951) 782-4400
- Fax:
- (951) 781-0531
- Email:
- [email protected]
Sacramento
map 2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155
Sacramento, CA 95834
- Phone:
- (916) 419-1319
- Fax:
- (916) 419-3994
- Email:
- [email protected]
Salinas
map 1137 Westridge Parkway
Salinas, CA 93907
- Phone:
- (831) 755-1990
- Fax:
- (831) 755-1997
- Email:
- [email protected]
San Diego
map 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd., Suite 302
San Diego, CA 92123
- Phone:
- (858) 300-6855
- Fax:
- (858) 300-6874
- Email:
- [email protected]
San Francisco
map 33 New Montgomery St., Suite 1230
San Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 356-6500
(415) 356-6501
(415) 356-6502
(415) 356-6503 - Fax:
- (415) 356-6599
- Email:
- [email protected]
San Jose
map 224 Airport Parkway, Suite 620
San Jose, CA 95110
- Phone:
- (408) 346-2417
- Fax:
- (408) 346-2413
- Email:
- [email protected]
San Luis Obispo
map 3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 103A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Phone:
- (805) 543-7183
- Fax:
- (805) 543-3814
- Email:
- [email protected]
San Marcos
map 570 Rancheros Drive, Suite 240
San Marcos, CA 92069
- Phone:
- (760) 471-4237
- Fax:
- (760) 471-6142
- Email:
- [email protected]
Santa Ana
map 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92707
- Phone:
- (657) 205-3533
- Fax:
- (657) 205-3520
- Email:
- [email protected]
Santa Rosa
map 50 D Street, Room 130
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2165
- Fax:
- (707)527-9537
- Email:
- [email protected]
Van Nuys
map 6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 220
Van Nuys, CA 91401
- Phone:
- (818) 901-5017
- Fax:
- (818) 785-6731
- Email:
- [email protected]
Ventura
map 1000 South Hill Road, Suite 310
Ventura, CA 93003
- Phone:
- (805) 289-0100
- Fax:
- (805) 289-0110
- Email:
- [email protected]