Bottom line: apply to the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) for the Type 210 — Liquor, Beer & Wine Retailer, Restaurant (the 'three-way' permit). You'll need a registered business, secured premises, local zoning approval, owner background checks, and public notice. Indiana is a quota state, so a transfer of an existing license is common.
| Issuing body | Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) |
| License type (bar/restaurant) | Type 210 — Liquor, Beer & Wine Retailer, Restaurant (the 'three-way' permit) |
| Quota state? | Yes |
| State 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 |
| Typical timeline | About 10–12 weeks; the Commission votes monthly |
A liquor-license consultant / expediter handles the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) application, public notice, background packet, and (in quota states) the transfer paperwork — typically $2,000–$10,000 depending on complexity. Worth it if you're on a build timeline and can't afford a rejected application.
Start at the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) →
Tip for the owner: set AFFILIATE_LIQUOR_PRO_URL to a licensing-consultant lead-gen/affiliate link to monetize this CTA. Until then it points to the official Indiana board.
In Indiana you generally need: a registered business and secured premises, local zoning approval, owner background checks, public notice during the protest period, and an application to the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) for the Type 210 — Liquor, Beer & Wine Retailer, Restaurant (the 'three-way' permit). 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.
Most states, including Indiana, weigh criminal history case-by-case; certain felonies (especially alcohol-, fraud-, or violence-related) can disqualify or require a waiver. The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) makes the final call — disclose and ask them directly.
Usually yes — the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) issues the state license and your city/county typically requires its own permit plus zoning sign-off. Clear the local approval before or alongside the state application.
Looking in California instead? LiquorDesk also tracks surrendered & transfer-pending California liquor licenses by county, live from the CA ABC export — often a faster route than a new quota license.
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.