Santa Clara County Liquor Licenses for Sale

Types of Santa Clara County Liquor Licenses

It’s critical for a business owner to acquire a Santa Clara County alcohol license to sell liquor legally in Santa Clara County, California. Located along the southern coast of the San Francisco Bay, Santa Clara County is known for its technology center – Silicon Valley. The county has a high population of 1.93 million people. Most of these residents live in San José, the largest city and also the county seat. Visitors and locals enjoy spending time at many Santa Clara County attractions, including The Tech Interactive, Winchester Mystery House, Computer History Museum, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, California's Great America, and San José Museum of Art. Each year, the annual Santa Clara County Fair takes place in San José, CA, with rides, livestock, concessions, and entertainment – bringing more people to Santa Clara County. 

To sell liquor to your customers in Santa Clara County, we offer online Santa Clara County liquor license auctions for the following permit types:

• Type 20: Permits the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption in Santa Clara County.
• Type 21: Permits all liquor sales -- beer, wine, and spirits -- for off-premises consumption in Santa Clara.
• Type 41: Permits restaurants to sell beer and wine for on-site consumption in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara County, CA.

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

How to Buy a Santa Clara County Liquor License

There are two ways buyers can obtain a liquor license in Santa Clara County. The first way to secure an alcohol permit is through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The other way to acquire an alcohol license in Santa Clara County is through a liquor license broker, such as Liquor License Auctioneers, on the open market.

Since there is a cap on the number of alcohol permits in Santa Clara County at any given time, often, the only way for a business owner to attain a liquor license is to purchase one through the secondary market. Buyers might still have to wait for a seller to sell a liquor license to them in Santa Clara County, California. 

This is where we are most experienced. Over the years that we’ve been in the business of liquor licenses, we’ve met many business entrepreneurs and lawyers who specialize in this field. These connections have given us the opportunity to offer select Santa Clara County liquor licenses for sale on our online auction platform. No other alcohol permit broker can sell these same liquor licenses, which gives us the ability to price them fairly. If you don’t see the specific type of Santa Clara County alcohol license you need for your business, please reach out to our team of liquor license brokers. We’ll be happy to help you locate the exact type of alcohol permit you need for your business using our network of connections.

Let our experienced alcohol license brokers assist you in completing the following eight steps to secure a Santa Clara County liquor license.

1. Secure the location: The first thing you need to do is rent, purchase, or lease a space where you can sell liquor to customers.
2. Select your liquor license: Determine which type of alcohol permit you need to secure for your business. Choose if you will obtain a Santa Clara County alcohol permit on the secondary market using a liquor license broker, like Liquor License Auctioneers or through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
3. Open your escrow account: Using a third-party company, open an escrow account where you will place all funds associated with the sale and transfer of the Santa Clara County alcohol license. 
4. Survey the location: Hire an inspector to conduct a survey of your property where you will be serving or selling alcoholic beverages. Liquor License Auctioneers is able to complete this step on your behalf.
5. Complete your ABC Application: Once the ABC Application for a Santa Clara County liquor license is filled out, send it to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to be approved. Let our expert liquor license brokers help you complete the ABC Application.
6. Post a notice: When the ABC Application has been approved, the CA Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will send you a notice of intent to sell alcohol. This notice must be displayed at your place of business for at least 30 days.
7. Submit to investigation: After 30 days, the CA ABC will come to your business location and do a final inspection of the establishment to determine if you have met all the requirements for selling liquor.
8. Receive the liquor license: When you’ve met the seven previous steps for securing a Santa Clara County alcohol license, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will mail you the official Santa Clara County liquor license. When you receive the liquor license, you are instructed to post it in a prominent place at your business.

Following the eight steps above ensures that you have met all the requirements set by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for obtaining an alcohol license in Santa Clara County. To accelerate the process, it’s always a good idea to see if your local municipal government has any additional regulations for attaining a liquor license in San José, CA. There may be stipulations like zoning permits (CUPs) as well for acquiring an alcohol license in Santa Clara, California. Being aware of these extra requirements will help you expedite the process of obtaining an alcohol permit. 

There is plenty of competition in Santa Clara County among businesses for liquor licenses. When you work with the experts at Liquor License Auctioneers, you’ll be able to rely on the knowledge and experience of our liquor license brokers to help you secure a Santa Clara County alcohol permit in a timely manner. We also strive to provide quality service using ethical business practices. See all of our Santa Clara County alcohol licenses for sale on our auction platform, and place a bid today.