Alcoholic Beverage License — Florida (ABT)
Serving alcohol in Florida requires a state Alcoholic Beverage license from DBPR ABT, plus local zoning approval.
What it is. The state alcoholic beverage license (type depends on service — e.g., beer/wine 2COP, or full liquor 4COP / 4COP-SFS restaurant), under Chapters 561–568, Florida Statutes.
Who issues it. Florida DBPR — Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT) (State layer). Local zoning approval (city/county) is also required.
When you need it. Before serving alcohol.
How to apply. Apply to ABT for the appropriate license type; secure the required local zoning approval.
Fees. Per the ABT fee schedule — see source (⟢ VERIFY; varies by license type/county).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- Florida DBPR, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco — https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/alcoholic-beverages-and-tobacco/ — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.