Alcohol Beverage Control Administrator

Mark Shepherd
212 N 2nd Street
859-623-3877

Alcohol Beverage Control Administrator
City of Richmond

All questions related to the sale of alcohol, training for servers, forms request, complaints, & applications for license.

Schedules:
The following links to the various schedules each contain a Basic Application. Only one completed Basic Application is required even if you are submitting more than one schedule. Other schedules not listed below are available at: http://abc.ky.gov/licensing/forms.htm

Schedule B - Beer Retail Only License
Schedule F - Food Related License
Schedule R - Retail Liquor Drink & Package License
Temporary

Brochure Regarding STAR Training

Licensing FAQ:

Transfer of ownership issues - Can I use the seller's license until I get my own license?

No KRS 243.630

Does my application have to be complete before it's turned in or may I complete the portion I know and provide the additional information later?

The application itself does have to be complete.  However, some of the additional attachments such as the  Fire Marshal's certificate, lease and tax numbers may be turned in later.  We must have a completed application before a license will be issued.
KRS 243.370 and  KRS 243.390

How long does it take to get a license?

Approximately 30 - 50 days if everything runs smoothly.
KRS 243.360

How much does a license cost?

This depends on the type of license(s) and the area where your business is located.
KRS 243.030 and KRS 243.040

What type of license do I need?

This depends on the type of business and area where you wish to operate.

Do I need to furnish my own background check?  If so, how do I do this?

Effective Jan. 19, 2010, all applicants are required to obtain and submit their own Kentucky police record/criminal background records check from the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts. Kentucky ABC will no longer accept payment for requesting criminal background checks on behalf of the applicant. Out-of-state applicants must submit their background check from the appropriate agency.
KRS 243.100

What is a d/b/a?

This is the name of the business known by the public.  McD's Inc. doing business as Doe's Bar.

The d/b/a is Doe's Bar.

Do I need to furnish my lease?

Yes, unless the exact entity to hold the ABC license is the owner of the real estate where the business is located.
KRS 243.220

What are the requirements for obtaining a license?

• You must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
• You must be a Kentucky resident for the past year, unless you apply as a corporation, LLC or Ltd. Partnership.
• You must be a citizen of the United States unless you apply as a corporation, LLC or Ltd. Partnership.
• Individuals, partners, officers, directors or managers may not apply if, within the past five years, they have been convicted of any felony or within the past two years have been convicted of any alcohol or controlled substance misdemeanor.
  KRS 243.100