Alcohol Licenses
Alcohol License Types and Fees:
Beer - Retail (not to be consumed on premise) | $50.00 |
Beer – By the drink (to be consumed on premise, also includes off-premise) | $200.00 |
Wine – Retail (not to be consumed on premise) | $200.00 |
Wine – By the drink (to be consumed on premise, also includes off-premise) | $200.00 |
Liquor – By the drink only (to be consumed on premise - includes wine) | $562.50 |
Transfers within Meridian:
Premise: Transfer of alcohol license applies when the owner is the same but the location changes.
Owner: Transfer of alcohol license applies when the location is the same but the owner changes.
- In the case of an owner and location transfer, a new alcohol license must be obtained.
Application Process
Must be completed in this order:
- Obtain alcohol beverage license from Idaho State Police – Alcohol Beverage Control Division.
https://isp.idaho.gov/abc/
Phone: 208-884-7060
abc@isp.idaho.gov - Obtain alcohol beverage license from Ada County Recorder’s Office.
https://adacounty.id.gov/clerk/license-permits/#Alcohol_Beverage_License_Information - Obtain alcohol beverage license from City of Meridian. Click "Apply Online Here" below
Phone: 208-888-4433
cityclerk@meridiancity.org
Apply using our application forms
Alcohol Transfer Owner/Location Application »
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City of Meridian Alcohol Beverage Licenses are valid from July 1st to June 30th and must be renewed annually.