Alcohol Licensing Procedure

All businesses within the City limits of Duluth that are interested in serving or selling any type of alcohol beverage (liquor, spirits, distilled beverages, beer, and/or wine) are required to obtain a local Alcohol Beverage License from the City of Duluth as well as a license from the State of Georgia.

As of 2025, the City of Duluth Alcohol License application for new businesses is now a part of the Occupational Tax Certificate (OTC) application.

You can begin applying for the OTC application by clicking here. When completing the application, make sure to select “Yes” to the question in the OTC application that says: “Will this business sell or serve alcohol?” to be directed to complete the alcohol application.

If you currently have an Occupational Tax Certificate and wish to add alcohol service to your business, email alcohol@duluthga.net for further instructions.

For more detailed information regarding alcohol licensing, handling permits, alcohol awareness training, excise taxes, and catering/special event applications, click here to visit the main city website at www.duluthga.net/alcohol.

Alcohol License Renewals

The 2025–2026 online alcohol renewal links and instructions will be emailed to businesses by the end of April 2025. If you need another link, please email alcohol@duluthga.net.

Questions?

Contact the Alcohol & Excise Tax Officer at alcohol@duluthga.net or call 770-476-3434 for assistance.