Monmouth County Liquor Licenses for Sale

Types of Monmouth County Liquor Licenses

As a business owner in Monmouth County, you must acquire a proper Monmouth County liquor license in order to operate your business and sell or serve alcohol. In central New Jersey, Monmouth County boasts a population of nearly 645,000 people. Most of these residents live in Middletown Township, the largest place by population, while others live in Howell Township, the largest location by area. The county seat is Freehold Borough. Many visitors and locals enjoy spending time at Monmouth County attractions, including Jenkinson's Boardwalk, iPlay America, Asbury Park, Shark River Park, and Allaire Village, Inc. Each year, the Monmouth County Fair kicks off in Freehold, NJ, with carnival rides, entertainment, games, food, and a home & garden competition – bringing people to Monmouth County.

To serve or sell liquor at your Monmouth County business, we offer online Monmouth County liquor license auctions for the following permit types:

• Type 32: Permits restaurants, 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 Monmouth County.
• Type 33: Permits restaurants, 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 Monmouth County, New Jersey.
• Type 44: Permits liquor stores & grocery stores to sell all liquor sales -- beer, wine, and spirits -- for off-premises consumption in Monmouth County, NJ.

Each New Jersey liquor license grants the holder the right to sell in a specific New Jersey municipality or borough, such as Freehold. Liquor licenses are not transferable between municipalities or boroughs. However, they are transferable between owners, which means you can legally buy or sell any Monmouth County alcohol license issued in your municipality or borough.

How to Buy a Monmouth County Liquor License

Buyers can secure a liquor license in Monmouth County in one of two ways. The first way is to attain an alcohol permit directly from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). An alternative option is to obtain a Monmouth County alcohol license through the open market using a liquor license broker like Liquor License Auctioneers.

In New Jersey, there is a limited number of alcohol licenses that each county, borough, and township have available. Due to the scarce amount of alcohol permits, buyers will usually have to secure a Monmouth County liquor license through the secondary market in one of the following transfer options: Person-to-Person, Place-to-Place, or Person-to-Person and Place-to-Place. The buyer will have to wait for a seller to sell a liquor license to them in Monmouth County.

This is where we specialize. On our auction platform, we are able to offer exclusive Monmouth County liquor licenses because of our valuable connections to lawyers and business entrepreneurs who also work in this field. No other liquor license broker can sell these same alcohol permits, so this gives us the ability to offer the Monmouth County alcohol licenses at fair prices. Let us know if you don’t see the specific type of alcohol permit you are looking for, and our team will connect with our network to see if we can find the exact Monmouth County liquor license you need for your business.

How to Apply for a Liquor License in Monmouth County, New Jersey: 

1. Enter into a Contract of Sale: The first step in the process of applying for a Monmouth County liquor license is for the buyer (transferee) and the seller (transferor) to enter into a contract of sale. 
2. Complete the 12 Page ABC Application: The 12-page New Jersey ABC Application for a Monmouth County alcohol permit should be completed and then submitted with all original signatures in TRIPLICATE.
3. Pay the Annual License Renewal Fee: The buyer owes a 10% Annual License Renewal Fee for both Person-to-Person transfers and Place-to-Place alcohol license transfers. A 20% Annual License Renewal Fee is mandated for Person-to-Person and Place-to-Place transfers.
4. Write a $200 Check or Money Order for ABC: A money order or check can be written out to the State of NJ, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) in the amount of $200.
5. Consent to Transfer: The alcohol license holder must notarize and sign the consent of sale or Consent to Transfer at this point in the ABC Application process for a Monmouth County liquor license.
6. Disclosure Statement of Applicant: The Disclosure Statement of Applicant (source funding) will need to be submitted as part of the ABC Application for the Monmouth County alcohol permit.
7. Submit Federal & State Fingerprint Reports: State and federal fingerprint reports must be submitted to the NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
8. Additional Investigative Report: At this point, the police should conduct an additional investigation and write up a report that needs to be submitted along with the ABC Application.
9. Send a Detailed Sketch of the Business Premises: Send in a photo of the outside of your business along with a detailed sketch of the establishment and proposed licensing area. 
10. Affidavit of Publication: The Notice of Intent to Transfer should be published two times in a matter of three weeks, ideally with one week in between each publication. This allows the public to have a chance to voice their objections to the Monmouth County alcohol license transfer. If any objections are recorded, they must be sent in writing to the local issuing authority in Monmouth County.
11. Submit a Certificate of Sales Tax Authority: The Monmouth County alcohol permit buyer should submit the Certificate of Sales Tax Authority and secure the Alcoholic Beverage Retail Licensee Clearance Certificate for Transfer. At this time, the buyer can contact the New Jersey Division of Taxation ABC Licensing Unit at 609-292-0043.
12. Application for Bulk Sale Permit: For a payment of $75.00, a check can be made out to the NJ Div. of Alcoholic Beverage Control to purchase the existing inventory of alcohol. If the buyer doesn’t choose to buy the stock of liquor, then they don’t have to send a check. However, they will still be required to complete the Application for Bulk Sale Permit and send it along with the ABC Application for a Monmouth County alcohol license.
13. Provide a Letter from the Buyer’s Attorney: A written letter from the buyer’s attorney will be required. This letter will notify the local issuing authority of the closing date of the sale of the Monmouth County liquor license.
14. Resolution of Transfer: At this time, the Resolution of Transfer can be passed by the local issuing authority. This can not be contingent on another action. 
15. The License will be Amended to Reflect New Ownership: The ABC Application for a Monmouth County alcohol license will be amended to reflect the generation change and new ownership of the alcohol permit. If any payments are required, make the checks payable to the Director, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Follow these eight steps to secure a Monmouth County liquor license with the guidance of Liquor License Auctioneers. 

1. Secure the location: Decide where you will run your business. The property must be leased, rented, or purchased before you can sell liquor.
2. Select your liquor license: Choose which type of alcohol permit you need to obtain for your business. Then, decide how you will purchase the Monmouth County alcohol license. You can attain it from the NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The other option is to procure a liquor license in Monmouth County from an alcohol permit broker like Liquor License Auctioneers on the open market. 
3. Open your escrow account: All finances associated with the transfer and sale of the Monmouth County liquor license will need to be placed in an escrow account. This escrow account should be set up with a third-party company.
4. Survey the location: At this time, you must hire a contractor to come to your place of business so they can perform an inspection of the premises. Have Liquor License Auctioneers complete this inspection on your behalf. 
5. Complete your ABC Application: When you have completed the ABC Application, be sure to send it to the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for approval. The NJ ABC will review the ABC Application for a liquor license in Monmouth County. You may ask Liquor License Auctioneers to assist you in completing the ABC Application. 
6. Post a notice: Once the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has approved the ABC Application for a Monmouth County liquor license, you will receive a notice of intent to sell alcoholic beverages. Upon receiving this notice in the mail, you must post it at your business location for at least 30 days.
7. Submit to investigation: Once the 30 days are up, a final investigation of the business premises is required. The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will come to your place of business to perform an inspection, making sure everything is up to code to sell liquor legally.
8. Receive the liquor license: Once you have passed the inspection and have completed all of the prior seven steps, the NJ ABC will mail you the official Monmouth County liquor license. When you receive the alcohol license, you should display it in a prominent place at your business.

Adhering to the eight steps outlined above meets the requirements set by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for securing a liquor license in Monmouth County. In order to accelerate the process of obtaining a liquor license in Freehold Borough, NJ, be sure to check with your local municipal government to see if there are any additional regulations. Being aware of these stipulations can help you attain an alcohol license in Middletown Township in a timely manner so you can start selling liquor to your patrons.

There are many competing businesses in Monmouth County trying to purchase liquor licenses. Monmouth County businesses require proper alcohol permits to sell any type of alcoholic beverage. Liquor License Auctioneers can help your business procure the Monmouth County liquor license that you need. Trust our ethical business model, years of experience, knowledgeable liquor license brokers, and fair pricing. Our goal is to help business owners secure Monmouth County alcohol licenses in an efficient time frame so that they can get to what matters most – selling alcoholic beverages to their customers. When you are ready to buy a Monmouth County liquor license, take a look at our online bidding platform. Place a bid, and purchase an alcohol license in Monmouth County, New Jersey.