Monterey County Liquor Licenses for Sale

Types of Monterey County Liquor Licenses

As a business proprietor, it’s imperative that you acquire a liquor license in Monterey County. Located along the Pacific Coast, Monterey County is home to nearly 439,000 people. Most of these locals reside in Salinas, CA, which is not only the largest city by population but also the county seat. Many travelers and locals spend time at Monterey County sights like Bixby Creek Bridge, Pfeiffer Beach, Monterey Bay Aquarium, McWay Falls, and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. In Monterey, CA, each year, the Monterey County Fair takes place, drawing many people from all over to the area. The fair is complete with a wool show, food, many vendors, a carnival, a rodeo, a quilt show, and concerts.

To sell liquor to patrons at your Monterey County business, we offer online Monterey County liquor license auctions for the following permit types:

• Type 20: Permits the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption in Monterey County.
• Type 21: Permits all liquor sales -- beer, wine, and spirits – for off-premises consumption in Monterey County, CA.
• Type 41: Permits restaurants to sell beer and wine for on-site consumption in the County of Monterey.
• 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 Monterey 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 Monterey County, CA.
• Type 57: Permits organizations, such as a veteran’s hall, VFW's or golf courses, 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 Monterey County, California.

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

How to Buy a Monterey County Liquor License

There are two ways to secure a liquor license in Monterey County. The first way is to obtain a Monterey County alcohol license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). An alternative route is to procure an alcohol permit through the secondary market using a liquor license broker, such as Liquor License Auctioneers.

Often, there is only one way to obtain a liquor license in Monterey County due to the limited amount of alcohol permits available in the county. In this case, buyers will need to wait until a seller can sell a liquor license to them in Monterey County, CA.

This is our area of expertise. Over the years in this industry, we’ve developed many valuable connections, such as business entrepreneurs and lawyers. These connections have given us the opportunity to provide specific Monterey County alcohol licenses on our bidding platform that no other alcohol permit brokerage can sell. This means that we are able to offer these Monterey County liquor licenses for sale at fair prices. If you don’t see the specific type of Monterey County alcohol permit that you are looking for, please let our team of liquor license brokers know, and we’ll be happy to locate one for you through our network.

Have Liquor License Auctioneers assist you in completing the following eight steps to secure a liquor license in Monterey County, CA.

1. Secure the location: The business location where you plan to sell liquor should be rented, leased, or purchased.
2. Select your liquor license: Choose the type of Monterey County liquor license you’ll need for your place of business. Then, decide if you will obtain the alcohol permit through the California ABC or on the secondary market using a professional liquor license broker, such as Liquor License Auctioneers.
3. Open your escrow account: Select a third-party company to work with that can assist you in opening an escrow account. This account will be where all finances are placed that are related to the transfer and sale of the Monterey County alcohol license.
4. Survey the location: Hire a surveyor to conduct an inspection of your business. You may choose to have our team of liquor license brokers complete this step for you.
5. Complete your ABC Application: When the ABC Application for a Monterey County alcohol permit has been submitted to the CA ABC with all of the appropriate forms, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will review it. Our team at Liquor License Auctioneers is happy to assist you in completing the ABC Application.
6. Post a notice: Once the CA Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) approves the ABC Application for a liquor license in Monterey County, they will send you a notice of intent to sell alcoholic beverages, which must be posted for 30 days at your business establishment.
7. Submit to investigation: Once the 30 days have passed, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will come to your business to conduct a final inspection of the property. They will ensure that your business establishment has met all of the requirements for selling liquor.
8. Receive the liquor license: When all of the previous seven steps have been completed, the CA ABC will mail you the official Monterey County alcohol license. This liquor license needs to be featured at your place of business. 

The entire process of acquiring a liquor license in Monterey County, California, can take some time. Meeting all eight of the steps outlined above ensures that you have completed the requirements from the state of California’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). In order to secure a Monterey County liquor license in an efficient manner, be sure to see if the local municipal government has any additional regulations. Knowing if there are stipulations, such as zoning permits (CUPs), ahead of time can help expedite the process of obtaining a liquor license in Salinas, CA. 

The limited number of Monterey County liquor licenses available at any given time makes this county a competitive market for alcohol licenses. If you need to acquire an alcohol permit in a timely manner, work with Liquor License Auctioneers. We have the expertise, the years of experience, and an unmatched alcohol license auction platform. We built our business on ethical practices, and we strive to provide excellent customer service. Take a look at the available Monterey County liquor licenses for sale on our auction platform, and place a bid.