APPLICATION PROCESS Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control 6606 Tussing Road Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 614-644-2360 The Division of Liquor Control ("Division") has outlined the application process below to help you understand the steps that are taken after you have submitted your application: 1. 2. The Division logs your application into a computerized system for processing. The Division will send notice of the application to the legislative authority of the municipality/township (city council or township trustees and county commissioners) where your permit business will be located, (certain retail permit classes only). The legislative authority has the right to object to your application and request a hearing, provided they do so within 30 days of notification, however if requested timely, may be granted one 30-day extension. The Division also notifies the local law enforcement agency as required by law. On certain permit classes, the Division will work with your County Board of Elections to determine the wet/dry status of your proposed permit premises. This does not occur on applications for transfer of ownership. The Division will send the Personal History Background Form(s) you provided to the law enforcement agency in the municipality or township of your permit premises in order to have a separate background check conducted by them. The Division works with the Ohio Bureau of Investigation ("BCI") to have background check conducted on all disclosed persons involved in your business. In order for the Division and BCI to conduct this background check, you are required to provide the Division with the proper documentation and information so that a background check can be performed. Please see DLC 4191 to determine whether you or persons involved in your business should submit a completed paper fingerprint card or be fingerprinted electronically via a "WebCheck" system. On certain permit classes, a Division Compliance Officer will contact you to set up an appointment to conduct an initial inspection of your premises. At the time of your inspection, our compliance officer will survey the area surrounding the proposed permit premises to determine if there are any institutions such as schools, churches, libraries, public playgrounds,or township parks within 500 feet. By law, any of these institutions can object to the issuance of your permit within 30 days of notification. If the business is not in operation or the premises did not meet all requirements at the initial inspection, a final inspection will be required at a later date. Please allow two weeks when requesting a Divisionfinal inspection. Your C or D class permit is issued for a period that expires on February 1, June 1 or October 1, depending on the county where your permit is located, and is renewed annually on that date. Renewal dates by county may be found by visiting http://www.com.ohio.gov/liqr/docs/LIQR_RenewalDistricts.pdf. All A, B, G, H, or W Class permits renew annually on October 1st. If you have applied for a New Ohio retail permit and it is issued within six months of the expiration date, you will receive 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. a refund of 50% the class fee(s) paid. This does not apply to transfer applications. NOTE: The $100.00 processing fee is non-refundable. Class permits renew annually on October 1st. It is our goal to process your application in a timely and efficient manner. Many factors determine the length of time it takes to complete the process of your application, therefore your assistance in providing us with a complete application packet will help us in accomplishing our goal. Revised 07/28/2016 FOR TTY USERS DIAL 1-800-750-0750 - EOE/ADA SERVICE PROVIDER American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com APPLICATION DOCUMENT CHECKLIST Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control 6606 Tussing Road Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 614-644-2360 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A PERMIT APPLICATION: The Application completed in its entirety and signed by applicant. If it's a transfer application, it must be signed by both buyer and seller. Processing fee of $100.00 (Made payable to the Division of Liquor Control) If a Sole Proprietor, Personal History Background Form (DLC 4121) If a Corporation ­ Officer/Shareholder Disclosure Form (DLC 4030) If a Limited Liability Company ­ LLC Membership Disclosure Form (DLC 4032) If a Partnership ­ Partnership Disclosure Form (DLC 4031) o With a signed copy of the Partnership Agreement If a Non-Profit Entity ­ Non-Profit Disclosure Form (DLC 4029) If Transfer Application to an Executor, Administrator or Court appointed representative o Certified copy of the Court Appointment bearing the signature of a Judge and/or the Court time-stamp, and indicating if the Executor, Administrator or Court appointed representative is authorized to operate the business If Economic Development Transfer Application (TREX) o Transfer Application (DLC 4118 or DLC 4120 depending on the type of transaction) o Economic Development TREX Transfer Form (DLC4244). This form MUST accompany the Transfer Application. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED THAT CAN BE FILED DURING THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION: Class Fee Background Check (see DLC Form 4191) Lease Agreement in the applicant's name or Summary of Tenancy Rights (Form DLC 4085) If a Transfer - Signed copy of the Purchase Agreement or Summary of Purchase Agreement (DLC Form 4243) Financial Verification Work Sheet (DLC 4096), with supporting documents If a Corporation - Certificate of Good Standing from the Ohio Secretary of State If a nonprofit Corporation - Certificate of Continued Existence from the Ohio Secretary of State If a Limited Liability Company - Certificate of Organization from the Ohio Secretary of State If not incorporated in the State of Ohio - Certificate of Authority to Do Business in Ohio from Secretary of State o Ohio Secretary of State: (614) 455-3910 or 1-877-767-3453 ­ OR www.sos.state.oh.us Copy of Food Service Operation or Food Establishment License ­ only if filing for New Retail or Transfer of existing A-1-A, D1, D2, D3, D5, D5A, D5C, D5D, D5F, D5I, D5J, D5L, D5M, D5O or D7 permit(s). If applying for an A-2F - Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) from the county auditor where the grapes, fruit or other agricultural product is grown. NOTE: You may be required to file additional documents other than those listed above. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A sole proprietor and all general partners in a partnership must