Glendale, AZ - Tax & License Division - Business License Information
Liquor License
General Overview
Any person who wishes to sell spirituous liquor in Arizona must first apply at the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a state liquor license, including any new liquor establishments or any changes in ownership or location for an existing license.
After making such an application with the state, persons wishing to conduct business within the City where spirituous liquor is sold shall also make application to the Tax and License Division for a City of Glendale Liquor License and a Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax License. No person shall engage or continue in business within the City until he has these licenses.
List of Series Numbers and fees
Pursuant to Glendale City Code Sec. 4-23, the following application fees and license fees shall be charged for the following classifications of City liquor licenses:
| Series |
Description |
Application Fee |
Annual License Fee |
1 |
In-State Producer (Active) |
$700.00 |
$1,000.00 |
2 |
Out-of-State-Producer (Active) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
3 |
Microbrewery (Active) |
$700.00 |
$1,000.00 |
4 |
Wholesaler (Active) |
$700.00 |
$1,000.00 |
5 |
Government (Active) |
$0 |
$0 |
6 |
Bar – All Liquor (Active) |
$700.00 |
$800.00 |
7 |
Beer & Wine Bar (Active) |
$700.00 |
$400.00 |
8 |
Conveyance (Active) |
$700.00 |
$0 |
9 |
Liquor Store – All Liquor (Active) |
$700.00 |
$400.00 |
10 |
Liquor Store – Beer & Wine (Active) |
$700.00 |
$200.00 |
11 |
Hotel/Motel (Active) |
$700.00 |
$400.00 |
12 |
Restaurant (Active) |
$700.00 |
$400.00 |
13 |
Domestic Farm Winery (Active) |
$700.00 |
$1,000.00 |
14 |
Private Club (Active) |
$700.00 |
$200.00 |
15 |
Special Event |
$0 |
$0 |
16 |
Wine Festival/Wine Fair |
$0 |
$0 |
Series 1-4 and 6-14 (Inactive Licenses)* |
$0 |
$50.00 |
* Applies only if State liquor license in Glendale is inactive during entire calendar year.
Any fees for fingerprint processing or criminal history information checks shall be in addition to the fees specified herein.
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