[header] How to get a permit from your local alcohol beverage control board [title] Check if you qualify for the license. [step] Each state has different requirements in order to qualify for a liquor license or permit. You should check to see that you meet those requirements before beginning the application process. 
[substeps] In some counties, you must have been a resident of the county for a certain amount of time in order to get a license. The resident must also be an active participant in the business.