Bottom line: A full-liquor license in Indiana typically costs $50,000–$200,000+ (Marion/Indy ~$80k–$130k+, Hamilton ~$90k–$150k; county-dependent) on the secondary market. State application fee: Type 210 annual state fee $1,000 (Indiana ATC fee schedule) — government fee only; in quota-exhausted counties the permit itself costs much more on the market. Source: Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC).
| State application / license fee | Type 210 annual state fee $1,000 (Indiana ATC fee schedule) — government fee only; in quota-exhausted counties the permit itself costs much more on the market |
| Existing license — secondary market | $50,000–$200,000+ (Marion/Indy ~$80k–$130k+, Hamilton ~$90k–$150k; county-dependent) |
| License type | Type 210 — Liquor, Beer & Wine Retailer, Restaurant (the 'three-way' permit) |
| Beer & wine only (cheaper route) | Lower-cost, usually non-quota |
| Indiana | Typical quota state | Typical non-quota state | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State fee | $1,000 | $100–$15,000 | $100–$5,000 |
| Resale premium | $50,000–$200,000 | $50k–$1M+ | none |
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The state fee is Type 210 annual state fee $1,000 (Indiana ATC fee schedule) — government fee only; in quota-exhausted counties the permit itself costs much more on the market, but the real cost is buying an existing license on the secondary market — about $50,000–$200,000+ (Marion/Indy ~$80k–$130k+, Hamilton ~$90k–$150k; county-dependent) — because Indiana caps how many full-liquor licenses exist.
Indiana is a quota state — the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) caps the number of full-liquor licenses (often by population). When supply is fixed and demand rises, existing licenses trade for a premium ($50,000–$200,000+ (Marion/Indy ~$80k–$130k+, Hamilton ~$90k–$150k; county-dependent)). Indiana issues quota-exempt permits for certain riverfront-development, economic-development, and arts districts — a path to a new permit where the county quota is full.
Beer-and-wine-only licenses are almost always cheaper than a full-liquor (spirits) license and are usually non-quota even in quota states. If your concept works with beer & wine only, that's the lower-cost route. Confirm the class and fee with the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC).
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Regulatory facts on this page are from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) (Indiana's official alcohol-licensing authority). Verified against the board's published material on 2026-06-22. Fees, quotas and rules change — always confirm the current figures with the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) before you apply. This is informational regulatory content, not legal advice; for a transfer or contested application consult a licensed attorney or licensing consultant.