Alameda County Liquor Licenses for Sale

Types of Alameda County Liquor Licenses

As a business entrepreneur, it’s imperative that you acquire a liquor license in Alameda County in order to serve or sell alcohol legally. In central California, Alameda County boasts a population of nearly 1.67 million. Most of these people reside in Oakland, California, which is also the county seat. Many tourists and locals enjoy visiting Alameda County attractions, such as Lake Merritt, Chabot Space & Science Center, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Oakland Zoo, and University of California Botanical Garden. Every year, the Alameda County Fair kicks off in Pleasanton, CA, with a carnival, animal exhibits, food, and concerts, drawing people to the area.

In order to meet the need for businesses selling liquor in Alameda County, we offer online Alameda County liquor license auctions for the following permit types:

• Type 20: Permits the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption in Alameda County.
• Type 21: Permits all liquor sales -- beer, wine, and spirits -- for off-premises consumption in Alameda.
• Type 41: Permits restaurants to sell beer and wine for on-site consumption in Alameda, CA.
• Type 47: Permits restaurants to sell all liquor -- beer, wine, and spirits -- for on-site consumption, as well as beer and wine "to go" for off-site consumption in Alameda County, California.
• Type 48: Permits bars and nightclubs to sell all liquor -- beer, wine, and spirits -- for on-site consumption, as well as beer and wine "to go" for off-site consumption in Alameda, California.
• Type 57: Permits organizations, such as a veteran’s hall or golf course, to sell all liquor -- beer, wine, and spirits -- to members and guests for on-site consumption, as well as beer and wine "to go" for off-site consumption in Alameda County, CA.

Each California liquor license grants the holder the right to sell in a specific California county, such as Alameda. Liquor licenses are not transferable between counties. They are, however, transferable between owners, which means you can legally buy or sell any Alameda County ABC liquor license.

How to Buy an Alameda County Liquor License

When you are looking to purchase an alcohol license in Alameda County, there are two ways to acquire one. As a buyer, you can obtain an Alameda County liquor license directly from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The alternative way to secure an alcohol permit is through the open market using a professional liquor license broker, like Liquor License Auctioneers. 

Due to the limited number of Alameda County liquor licenses available at any given time, most often, the only way to secure an alcohol permit is through the secondary market. Buyers may still have to wait for a seller to sell a liquor license to them in Alameda County, California. 

This is where Liquor License Auctioneers excels. Our large network of business proprietors and lawyers who specialize in this industry gives us the opportunity to offer these alcohol permits at fair prices. No other alcohol license brokerage can sell these same Alameda County alcohol licenses. See all of our liquor licenses in Alameda County, and if you need a specific type, let us know. We’ll be happy to track one down for you in a timely manner. 

Our expert liquor license brokers can guide you through the following eight steps to obtain a liquor license in Alameda County. 

1. Secure the location: First, you must lease, rent, or purchase the space where you plan to run your business.
2. Select your liquor license: Decide which type of Alameda County alcohol license your business requires to sell liquor. Then, choose where you’ll purchase the alcohol permit - either from the CA ABC or from a liquor license broker on the open market, like Liquor License Auctioneers.
3. Open your escrow account: Create an escrow account with a third-party company. This is where you will place all monetary funds associated with the sale and transfer of the Alameda County liquor license.
4. Survey the location: Employ a surveyor to complete an inspection of your business establishment where you will be selling alcohol. Liquor License Auctioneers can complete this step for you.
5. Complete your ABC Application: When the ABC Application for an Alameda County alcohol license is ready to be reviewed, submit it to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for approval. Our expert liquor license brokers can assist you in completing the ABC Application.
6. Post a notice: Once the ABC Application has been reviewed and approved, the CA ABC will mail you a notice of intent to sell liquor. Upon receiving this notice, it must be posted in a visible place at your business for 30 days.
7. Submit to investigation: Following the 30-day time period, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will perform a final inspection of your business location to be sure you are ready to sell alcohol.
8. Receive the liquor license: If you’ve met all of the previous seven requirements for obtaining an alcohol permit, the CA ABC will mail you the official Alameda County liquor license. You must post the alcohol license at your place of business.

These eight steps outlined above meet the requirements for attaining an alcohol license in Alameda County set by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). It’s a good idea to also check with your local municipal government to see if there are any additional stipulations, such as zoning permits (CUPs) for acquiring a liquor license in Oakland, California. If you are aware of what these additional regulations are, you can expedite the process of securing an alcohol license in Alameda, CA. 

We know that there is heavy competition for liquor licenses in Alameda County. At Liquor License Auctioneers, our years of experience in this industry have given us the knowledge needed to provide quality customer service. Our ethical business model and fair prices set us apart from competitors. See our Alameda County liquor licenses for sale, and place a bid now.