Alcohol Permit Applications & Forms

We are happy to provide guidance and direction on the permit application process, including how to obtain an alcohol permit. However, we cannot provide legal or business advice while doing so. Please consult a private attorney if you have specific legal questions related to an application form or any permit requirements. Additionally, please note that the permit application and issuance process may take up to ninety (90) days once a completed application has been submitted. Incomplete or incorrect applications may be returned.

Click Here for a list of required documents by permit type.

Click here for instructions on how to print a copy of your permit online.

As of January 1, 2024, applications for temporary beer/wine permits must be completed using the Online Application Portal. Paper applications will no longer be accepted.

Online Applications

PLEASE NOTE: The ATC is now accepting online applications for new facility permits and permit renewals. Transfer applications will be available online in the near future.
• Submit a NEW or RENEWAL permit application online
• Checklist of documents required for NEW facility permit application
• Checklist of documents required for RENEWAL facility permit application
• Online Application Guide

• Submit a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area application online
• Designation Form (for approving permittees)

• Online Temporary Beer/Wine Permit Application
  • Local Authorization Form for Temporary Permits (required for all online temporary beer/wine permit applications)

  Paper / Mail-in Applications

  1. Pick Applicable Form:
     • Retailer or Dealer - New Permit Application(SF 51189)
     • Manufacturer or Wholesaler - New Permit Application(SF 56885)
  2. Complete All Forms:
     • Affidavit of Compliance Regarding Notice Posting(SF51188)
       Instructions for Affidavit of Compliance
     • Cover Letter for a New Permit (Important information needed for a new permit)
     • County Verification of Business Location(SF 44184)
     • Property Tax Clearance Schedule(SF 1463)
  3. Complete Only Applicable Forms:
     • Marion County Alcoholic Beverage Board Checklist & Procedure - Marion County ONLY
     • Carry-Out Supplement(SF 56312)
  1. Pick Applicable Form:
     
     • Retailer or Dealer - Transfer Permit Application (SF 51189)
     • Manufacturer or Wholesaler - Transfer Permit Application (SF 56885)
  2. Complete All Forms:
     • Affidavit of Compliance Regarding Notice Posting (SF 51188)
       Instructions for Affidavit of Compliance
     • Affidavit of Purchase Price (SF 56812)
       (IC 7.1-3-24-3.5 requires the applicant for a transfer of ownership to submit a purchase agreement that includes the sale price of the permit being transferred. If such a purchase agreement is not available, transfer applicants will be required to submit the Affidavit of Purchase Price.)
     • Consent to Transfer (SF 49930)
     • Consent to Transfer Partnership or Membership (SF 54359)
     • Consent to Transfer Stock (SF 18663)
     • Cover Letter for a Transfer of Permit (Important information needed for a transferring a permit)
     • County Verification of Business Location (SF 44184)
     • Managers Questionnaire (SF 40767)
     • Property Tax Clearance Schedule(SF 1462)
  3. Complete Only Applicable Forms:
     • Marion County Alcoholic Beverage Board Checklist & Procedure - Marion County ONLY
     • Carry-Out Supplement (SF 56312)
  1. Pick Applicable Form:
     
     • Retailer or Dealer - Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Permit (Application) (SF 47)
     • Wholesaler or Manufacturer - Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Permit (Application) (SF 56886)
  2. Complete:
     • Property Tax Clearance Schedule - Form No. 1 (SF 1462)
  3. Complete Only Applicable Forms:
     • Extension of Alcoholic Beverage Permit (SF 4125)
     • Carry-Out Supplement (SF 56312)
  1. Online Employee Permit Application:
     • Online Employee Permit Application (new and renewals)
  2. Paper Applications for Employee Permit:
     • Employee Permit Application
     • Temporary Employee Permit Application

  PLEASE NOTE: Employees may work on their application receipt for up to ninety (90) days from the date of the receipt while waiting for an employee permit to be issued.

  Types of Employee Permits:

  • Employee Permit (Bartender, Waiter/Waitress, or Sales Clerk):
    • IC 7.1-3-18-9(a): The Commission may issue an employee's permit to a person who desires to act as: (1) a clerk in a package liquor store; (2) an employee who serves wine at a farm winery; or (3) a bartender, waiter, waitress, or manager in a retail establishment (excepting dining car and boat employees); and (4) an employee of a licensed beer dealer or liquor dealer to deliver beer or liquor.
    • A person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-one (21) years of age and who has successfully completed an alcohol server training program certified by the Commission may serve alcoholic beverages in a dining area or family room of a restaurant or hotel only while under the supervision of a person who: (1) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; (2) is present at the restaurant or hotel; and (3) has successfully completed an alcohol server training program certified by the Commission.
    • Employees with a restricted employee permit issued by the Commission may not serve alcoholic beverages in a bar area or act as a bartender.
    • IC 7.1-3-18-9(e): An applicant may declare on the application form that the applicant will use the employee's permit only to perform volunteer service that benefits a nonprofit organization. It is unlawful for an applicant who makes a declaration under this subsection to use an employee's permit for any purpose other than to perform volunteer service that benefits a nonprofit organization.

    OWI Convictions

    • Pursuant to IC 7.1-3-18-9, the Commission may not issue an employee permit to an applicant who:
      • is currently serving a sentence for a conviction for operating while intoxicated (including any term of probation or parole).
      • has two (2) unrelated convictions for operating while intoxicated, if:
        • the first conviction occurred less than ten (10) years before the date of the application for the permit; and
        • the applicant completed the sentence for the second conviction (including any term of probation or parole) less than two (2) years before the date of the application for the permit.
        • one (1) conviction for operating while intoxicated, and the applicant is not currently serving a sentence for a conviction for operating while intoxicated (including any term of probation or parole); or
        • two (2) unrelated convictions for operating while intoxicated, the applicant is not currently serving a sentence for a conviction for operating while intoxicated (including any term of probation or parole), the first conviction occurred more than ten (10) years prior to the date of the application, and the applicant completed the sentence for the second conviction (including any term of probation or parole) more than two (2) years prior to the date of the application.

        All Forms:

        Search for a form using the "Table Search" box located at the top right of the below table.

        Affidavit of Purchase Price
        (IC 7.1-3-24-3.5 requires a permit applicant for a transfer of ownership to submit a purchase agreement which includes the sale price of the permit being transferred. If a purchase agreement is not available, applicants will be required to submit the Affidavit of Purchase Price form.)

        (Note: This is the only power of attorney accepted by the ATC.)