How to Fill Out Form DBPR ABT-6001

Form DBPR ABT-6001 at a glance

What it is: DBPR ABT-6001 is the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Application for New Alcoholic Beverage License.

Where and when to file: Submit your completed application and required fee(s) to your local district office. The application may be submitted by mail, through appointment, or it can be dropped off.

Notary: Read and sign the Affidavit of Applicant in the presence of a notary.

File your application for a new alcoholic beverage license with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco.

What to bring and attach to Form DBPR ABT-6001

When applicable, you must submit a legible and executed copy of Right of Occupancy, lease, or deed (must be in the name of the entity applying for the license), Franchise Agreement, Management Contract, Concession Agreement, Certified Copy of Death Certificate, Letters of Administration, Certificate of Title, Certified Copy of all Court Orders pertaining to the alcoholic beverage license.

A filled-in Form DBPR ABT-6001 example: a cafe applies for a new license

Form DBPR ABT-6001 example filled out, example: a cafe applies for a new license
Jane Sample applies for a new alcoholic beverage license on form ABT-6001. Her cafe wants Retail Alcoholic Beverages at one Tampa address, so the tobacco boxes stay empty. Later sections stay empty; its names and figures are sample values. Jane applies as an individual, so the Department of State Document # stays empty. She marks No on Temporary License and No on Child License Requested because the cafe wants neither; the picture does not show those two answers. E-Mail Address and Contact Person are optional.

How to fill out Form DBPR ABT-6001, box by box

Section 1 - Check license category

Form DBPR ABT-6001 example filled out, section 1 - Check license category

Under SECTION 1 - CHECK LICENSE CATEGORY, enter the License Series Requested and the Type/Class Requested. Do you wish to purchase a Temporary License? Yes No.

Child License Requested: Yes No. Enter the Number of Child Licenses Requested.

Check Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturer, Passenger Waiting Lounge, Retail Alcoholic Beverages, or Beer/Wine/Liquor Wholesaler.

Retail Tobacco Products Dealer Permit: you must check one or more of Pipes, Over the Counter, Vending Machine.

Section 2 - License information

Form DBPR ABT-6001 example filled out, section 2 - License information

In SECTION 2 - LICENSE INFORMATION, if the applicant is a corporation or other legal entity, enter the name and the document number as registered with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations on the line below.

Enter the FEIN Number, Business Telephone Number, Full Name of Applicant(s) (This is the name the license will be issued in), Department of State Document #, Business Name (D/B/A), Location Address (Street and Number) and City.

Enter the Zip Code, County and State, and the Mailing Address (Street or P.O. Box) with City, State and Zip Code.

Contact Person - This section is optional, see application instructions for details: Telephone Number, ext., E-Mail Address (Optional), Mailing Address (Street or P.O. Box), City, State and Zip Code.

Section 3 - Business interest, refused licenses and convictions

Form DBPR ABT-6001 example filled out, section 3 - Business interest, refused licenses and convictions

5. Do you currently own or have an interest in any business selling alcoholic beverages, wholesale cigarette or tobacco products, or a bottle club? Yes No. If yes, provide Business Name (D/B/A), License Number and Location Address. The location address should include the city and state.

6. Have you had any type of alcoholic beverage, or bottle club license, or cigarette, or tobacco permit refused, revoked or suspended anywhere in the past 15 years? Yes No. If yes, provide Business Name (D/B/A), Date and Location Address.

7. Have you been convicted of a felony within the past 15 years? Yes No. If yes, provide Date, Location, Type of Offense and a Copy of the Arrest Disposition, as requested in the Application Requirements checklist.

8. Have you been convicted of an offense involving alcoholic beverages or tobacco products anywhere within the past 5 years? Yes No. If yes, provide Date, Location, Type of Offense and a Copy of the Arrest Disposition.

Section 3 - Arrested or issued a notice to appear

Form DBPR ABT-6001 example filled out, section 3 - Arrested or issued a notice to appear

9. Have you been arrested or issued a notice to appear in any state of the United States or its territories within the past 15 years? Yes No. If yes, provide a Copy of the Arrest Disposition, with Date, Location and Type of Offense. Attach additional sheet if necessary.

Section 3 - Notarization statement

Form DBPR ABT-6001 example filled out, section 3 - Notarization statement

The notarization statement has you swear under oath or affirmation under penalty of perjury, as provided for in Sections 559.791, 562.45 and 837.06, Florida Statutes. You swear that the parties are disclosed in the Disclosure of Interested Parties of this application. You also swear that the information is true and correct.

The applicant signs on APPLICANT SIGNATURE. Before the notary public: The statement was Sworn to and Subscribed OR Acknowledged before me, with the Commission Expires line and Notary Public.

Section 4 - Description of premises to be licensed

Form DBPR ABT-6001 example filled out, section 4 - Description of premises to be licensed

Section 4, Description of Premises to be Licensed, is to be completed by the applicant: Business Name (D/B/A); 1. Is the proposed premises movable or able to be moved? Yes No; 2. Is there any access through the premises to any area over which you do not have dominion and control? Yes No.

3. Is the business located within a Specialty Center? Yes No. If yes, check the applicable statute: 561.20(2)(b)1, F.S. or 561.20(2)(b)2, F.S. 4. Are there any mobile vehicles used to sell or serve alcoholic beverages? Yes No. 5. Are there more than 3 separate rooms or enclosures with permanent bars or counters? Yes No.

Neatly draw a floor plan of the premises in ink, including sidewalks and other outside areas which are contiguous to the premises, walls, doors, counters, sales areas, storage areas, restrooms, bar locations and any other specific areas which are part of the premises sought to be licensed.

Section 8 - Disclosure of interested parties

Form DBPR ABT-6001 example filled out, section 8 - Disclosure of interested parties

Section 8, Disclosure of Interested Parties: failure to disclose an interest, direct or indirect, could result in denial, suspension and/or revocation of your license. You MUST list all persons and entities in the entire ownership structure.

Section 9 - Affidavit of Applicant

Form DBPR ABT-6001 example filled out, section 9 - Affidavit of Applicant

SECTION 9 - AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT, NOTARIZATION REQUIRED: you swear or affirm that you are duly authorized to make the application and that the attached sketch is a true and correct representation of the entire area and premises to be licensed, and agree that the place of business, if licensed, may be inspected and searched without a search warrant.

You also swear under oath or affirmation under penalty of perjury as provided for in Sections 559.791, 562.45 and 837.06, Florida Statutes, that the information is true and that no other person or entity except as indicated herein has an interest in the alcoholic beverage license and/or tobacco permit.

The affidavit must be signed by the individual applicant, each partner of a general partnership, a general partner of a general partnership of a limited partnership, a managing member, manager, or officer of a limited liability company, each partner of a limited liability partnership, or one of the officers of a corporate applicant.

Fingerprints, approvals, registration and other situations

You must submit fingerprints

Fingerprints must be submitted by each sole proprietor; officers, directors, individual share holders owning more than ½ of 1 percent of stock in non-public corporations; general partners of general partnerships; general partners of a limited partnership; officers, managing members or managers of a limited liability company; partners of a limited liability partnership, and persons directly interested and receiving financial proceeds from the business.

Applicants must use a Livescan vendor that has been approved by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to submit their fingerprints to the department.

Ensure the Originating Agency Identification (ORI) number for the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is provided to the vendor when you submit your fingerprints. The ORI number is FL920150Z. If you do not provide the ORI number, or if you provide an incorrect ORI number to the vendor, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will not receive your fingerprint results.

Department of Revenue clearance and health approval are required

Department of Revenue clearance is required on applications for all new, transfer, change of location, and applications which change the licensee's name (61A-5.010 & 61A-5.056, FAC 2).

Health approval is required on all applications for consumption on the premises.

You request a temporary license

Pay $100 or ¼ of the annual license fee, whichever is greater, if requesting a temporary license (make check payable to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco) (checked November 2, 2026).

Common questions about Form DBPR ABT-6001

Where do I file it?

Submit your completed application and required fee(s) to your local district office.

Sources

[1] Form DBPR ABT-6001 (Revised 08/2013), Application for New Alcoholic Beverage License, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (the Official source link on this page).

Dbpr Abt 6001 Form PDF Details

The DBPR ABT-6001 form is the standard application for a new alcoholic beverage license in Florida. It is overseen by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT), a division under the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Any individual or business entity seeking to legally sell, serve, distribute, or manufacture alcoholic beverages in Florida must submit this form before beginning operations.

The application requires detailed business and personal information. Required documentation includes general business data, zoning approval from local authorities, a Department of Revenue clearance letter, and health department approvals. All principals named on the application must provide fingerprints for a mandatory background check, confirming that applicants meet the moral character standards required by Florida law.

Additional requirements vary by license category. Vendors, distributors, and certain retail establishments must provide a surety bond and a detailed sketch of the premises. The ABT also accommodates temporary license issuance for businesses in a transitionary period while the full application is under review. Processing typically takes 90 days from submission of a complete application packet.

Once licensed, alcoholic beverage license holders must maintain ongoing compliance with Florida statutes governing the sale and distribution of alcohol. Renewals and transfers require separate forms. For related applications, see the DBPR ABT-6004 form or browse our liquor license application resources. For regulatory matters, see the DBPR complaint form.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameDbpr Abt 6001 Form
Form Length13 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out3 min 15 sec
License TypeNew Alcoholic Beverage License
Governing AgencyFlorida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
StateFlorida
Other namesdbpr alcoholic, florida liquor license application, florida dbpr abt 6001, dbpr abt 6001