Application Fee Schedules
The upcoming application fee schedules below reflects the scheduled fee increase for 2027. The annual fee schedule for 2026 is available on the current Application Fee Schedule page. For additional information, contact your local ABC district office.
New Licenses
General Licenses
General licenses permit the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits. The most common general licenses are Types 21, 47, and 48. See the list of ABC license types.
Effective January 1, 2022
| Description of Application | Application Fee | Annual Fee Required With Application |
|---|---|---|
| General – Priority (Types 21, 47, 48, 57, 71, 72, 75, 87, 88) Available only to priority drawing winners. | $20,495 | Yes |
| General – Non-Priority (Types 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 76, 80) | $1,170 | Yes |
| Converting Seasonal General License (Type 49) to a year-round license (Type 47) pursuant to Section 23826.8 | $20,495 | Yes |
| Type 47 – On-Sale General Eating Place on Public Property | $7,765 | Yes |
| Type 62 – On-Sale General Dockside | $2,590 | Yes |
| Type 64 – Special On-Sale General Theater | $1,295 | Yes |
| Type 70 – On-Sale General Restrictive Service | $7,765 | Yes |
| Type 78 – Wine, Food, and Art Museum | $15,535 | Yes |
| Type 90 – On-Sale General Music Venue | $20,495 | Yes |
Non-General Licenses
Non-General licenses permit the sale of beer and wine, but do not allow the sale of distilled spirits. The most common non-general licenses are Types 20, 41, and 42. See the list of ABC license types.
Transferring an Existing License
Person to Person
Effective January 1, 2022
| Person to Person Transfers or Ownership Changes | Description of Application | Fee when Application Includes a General License | Fee when Application does not Include a General License | Annual Fee Required With Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person to Person Transfer | Ownership transfer from one person (or entity) to another | $1,620 | $435 | Yes |
| Membership or Stock Transfer | Membership changes in a Limited Liability Company | $1,035 | $435 | No |
| Membership or Stock Transfers, Multiple Premises | Membership changes for additional premises in the same application, after initial membership change or stock transfer fee is paid. The fee is required for each additional premises. | $130 | $130 | No |
| Corporate Update | Change to a Corporate Entity | $390 | $390 | No |
| Drop Partner | Transfer of license between partners | $150 | $150 | No |
| Fiduciary Transfer (Section 24071) | Reduced fee transfer application involving surviving spouse, self-incorporation (Code 8), and fiduciary situations. Contact your district office to confirm the application qualifies for a Fiduciary Transfer Fee. | $130 | $130 | Contact your district office to confirm whether an annual fee is required at the time of the application. |
| Self-Incorporation (Code 8) Removal | Self-incorporation removal | $1,620 | $435 | No |
Premises to Premises
Effective January 1, 2022
| Premises to Premises Transfers or Premises Changes | Description of Application | Application Fee | Annual Fee Required With Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premises to Premises Transfer | Transfer of an existing license from one location to another or an extensive change to an existing premises | $1,010 | Contact your district office to confirm whether an annual fee is required at the time of the application. |
| Intercounty Transfer for General License. Available only to Intercounty priority drawing winners. | Transferring a General License into a different county at a new premises | $7,765 | Yes |
| Exchange | Exchanging an existing license to a different type of license – this usually occurs with Type 47 and 48 licenses | $130 | Contact your district office to confirm whether an annual fee is required at the time of the application. |
| Substantial Physical Changes (No Expansion) | When changes have been made to the physical premises but the footprint is not expanded | $445 | No |
| Premises Expansion | Expanding the size of the premises | $490 | No |
Double Transfers
Effective January 1. 2022
| Double Transfers (Ownership and Premises are Changing) | Fee when Application Includes a General License | Fee when Application does not Include a General License | Annual Fee Required With Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premises and Person Transfer | $1,620 | $1,170 | Yes |
| Intercounty Priority Transfer for General License. Available only to priority drawing winners. | $7,765 | N/A | Yes |
| Premises and Membership or Stock Transfer | $1,620 | $1,170 | No |
| Premises and Membership or Stock Transfer, Multiple Premises | $1,620 | $1,140 | No |
| Premises and Fiduciary Transfer | $1,140 | $1,140 | Contact your district office to confirm whether an annual fee is required at the time of the application. |
Miscellaneous Fees
Operating
Effective January 1, 2022
| Miscellaneous Operating Fees | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Condition Modification | $615 |
| Interim Operating Permit | $190 |
| Temporary Permit Each license type requires $100 temporary fee (except Type 58) | $100 |
| Private Warehouse Permit | $220 |
| Qualified Manager | $180 |
| Beer Keg Identification Tags (100) | $30 |
| Beer Keg Receipt Books (50) | $15 |
Other
Effective July 1, 2019
| Miscellaneous Fees | Amount |
|---|---|
| License Replacement Fee | $25 |
| Fingerprinting Fees | $63 |
| Bad Check Fee | $25 |
Non-Profit Temporary Licenses
Qualified non-profit organizations can apply for a temporary license for special events. These licenses are charged per day and need to be submitted at least 10 days prior to the event.
Effective July 1, 2019
| Description of Application | Application Fee Per Day |
|---|---|
| Daily Beer and Wine | $50 |
| Daily General | $75 |
| Special Daily On-Sale | $100 |
| Special Daily Off-Sale | $100 |
| Special Daily Auction | $100 |
Catering and Event Authorizations
Catering and Event Authorizations are one-day event authorizations that require a permanent license, typically a Type 58 Caterer’s Permit, Type 91 Beer Manufacturer’s Caterer’s Permit, or a Type 77 Event Permit that is issued in addition to a licensee’s primary license.
Effective January 1, 2022
| Description of Application | Application Fee Per Day |
|---|---|
| 0 to 999 in Attendance | $100 |
| 1,000 to 4,999 in Attendance | $325 |
| 5,000 or more in Attendance | $1,000 |
| Invitation Only Events pursuant to 25600.5 | $260 |
| Estate Tasting Event Permit | $100 |
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