The Beer and Wine License, printed on the form as the Beverage License Application, is the county license application issued by Durham County Tax Administration in North Carolina. The same office's forms page also lists Durham County property tax relief and appeal forms, but this document is a license application, not a tax return. Businesses that sell beer or wine, or that hold a State ABC Commission permit, complete it and return it with payment. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original PDF at its website.
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What is Beer and Wine License – Durham County, NC?
The Beer and Wine License, titled Beverage License Application on the form itself, is the Durham County Tax Administration application for a county license to sell beer and wine, submitted under the provisions of the Beverage Control Act of 1937.
The form collects the business trade name and telephone, the location and mailing addresses, the owner or corporation name and address, the name and address of an individual or corporate officer, a Federal ID or Social Security number, and the business opening date. It also asks for your State ABC Commission permit numbers where applicable, split into On Premises and Off Premises for beer and for wine.
A county fee schedule is printed on the form with four categories: Beer On Premises, Wine On Premises, Beer Off Premises and Wine Off Premises. Payment is made by check or money order payable to the Durham County Tax Collector and returned with the application.
The form is not a state permit. It is a separate county license, and the form says an applicant who holds a State Permit must still purchase a County License even if he or she does not sell alcoholic beverages. The application must carry a notarized signature certifying four statements about the applicant. The form also warns that anyone who knowingly makes a false statement in the application is guilty of a misdemeanor under state law.
Who needs to file Beer and Wine License – Durham County, NC?
Businesses that sell beer or wine in Durham County complete this application to obtain the county license. The Durham County forms page files it under "Forms for Businesses Who Sell Beer/Wine."
The form adds one condition: if the applicant holds a State Permit, he or she must purchase a County License even when no alcoholic beverages are sold.
By signing before a notary, the applicant certifies that:
- the applicant is a North Carolina resident at least 21 years old, except that when a corporation holds the State ABC Permit, the manager/applicant must be at least 19;
- no unsatisfied outstanding final judgment has been entered against the applicant in an action under Article 1A of Chapter 18B of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws;
- within two years the applicant has had no alcoholic beverage offenses and no misdemeanor controlled substance offense;
- within three years the applicant has not been convicted of a felony or had an alcoholic beverage permit revoked, and during the preceding license year did not commit any act or permit any condition for which the license was revoked or suspended.
The form does not describe signing by a representative; it asks for the applicant's own printed name and notarized signature.
When to file Beer and Wine License – Durham County, NC
The form prints no due date. You submit it when you apply for the county license, and it asks for the business opening date and for the State ABC Commission permit numbers where applicable, so have those ready first. An applicant who holds a State Permit must buy the County License even if no alcoholic beverages are sold. Because the signature must be notarized, plan time to sign before a notary public before you return the application with payment. For any timing question the form does not answer, call Durham County Tax Administration at 919-560-0300.
Documents you need
- A check or money order made payable to the Durham County Tax Collector, returned with the application to cover the county fee for your license category.
- The applicant's notarized signature on the form, with the notary public's block and commission expiration date completed.
How to fill out Beer and Wine License – Durham County, NC
Enter the trade name and phone
Write the Trade Name of the business and the Business Telephone. Leave the FOR OFFICE USE ONLY box (Acct. #, Lic #, Date) blank.
Give the business addresses
On Location of Business, enter the street, city, state and ZIP. On Mailing Address, enter the street, city, state and ZIP where you want mail sent.
Enter the owner details
Write the Owner/Corp. Name, the Owner's Telephone and the Owner's Address with street, city, state and ZIP.
Enter the individual or officer details
On Indiv/Corp. Officer Name, give the name of the individual or corporate officer, the Home Telephone and the Individual's Address.
Add your tax ID and opening date
Enter the Federal ID/Social Security # and the Opening Date of the business.
List your State ABC permit numbers
Under the State ABC Commission permit heading, enter the numbers where applicable on the On Premises Beer and Wine lines and the Off Premises Beer and Wine lines.
Check the county fee schedule
Review the County Fee Schedule on the form for Beer On Premises, Wine On Premises, Beer Off Premises and Wine Off Premises, and prepare payment for the licenses you need.
Read the four certifications
Confirm that you can truthfully certify each statement about residency, age, judgments, offenses and revocations before you sign.
Print the applicant's name
Write the applicant's name on the Printed Name of Applicant line. Sign on the Notarized Signature of Applicant line only before the notary public.
Have the notary complete the block
The notary fills in the day, month and year, the name of the person who appeared, and signs with the commission expiration date.
Review, download and print the PDF
Check every entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Sign it before a notary and return it with your check or money order as described under How to submit.
How to submit Beer and Wine License – Durham County, NC
The form names one route: complete it, have the signature notarized, and return it with payment to Durham County Tax Administration. It ends with the line "Please return application with payment."
- Where: the form header lists Durham County Tax Administration, 201 E. Main Street, 3rd Floor, and PO Box 3397, Durham, NC 27702. The form does not say which address to use for which delivery method.
- Phone: the form lists 919-560-0300. The county's forms page lists its main office at 201 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Administration Bldg. II, Durham, NC 27701, phone 919-560-0350, open 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
- Payment: a check or money order made payable to the Durham County Tax Collector must accompany the application. A fee applies by license category; the amounts are on the form's County Fee Schedule, and the office can confirm the current amount.
The form names no online filing channel. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing the application without a notary present; the form calls for a notarized signature and includes a notary block to complete.
- Returning the application without a check or money order; the form says to return it with payment.
- Making the check payable to someone other than the Durham County Tax Collector.
- Skipping the State ABC Commission permit numbers on the On Premises and Off Premises Beer and Wine lines where they apply.
- Assuming a county license is unnecessary because you hold a State Permit but sell no alcohol; the form says you must still purchase a County License.
- Signing when you cannot make all four certifications, such as the residency and age statements or the two- and three-year offense statements.
- Entering false information; the form warns that a knowingly false statement is a misdemeanor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Durham County Beer and Wine License?
It is the county license application, printed on the form as the Beverage License Application, issued by Durham County Tax Administration. It is filed under the Beverage Control Act of 1937 and covers beer and wine, on-premises and off-premises, with payment by check or money order.
Do I need a county license if I already have a State ABC permit?
Yes. The form says that an applicant who possesses a State Permit must purchase a County License even though he or she does not sell alcoholic beverages. The application also asks for your State ABC Commission permit numbers where applicable.
Does the beverage license application have to be notarized?
Yes. The form calls for a notarized signature certifying the four statements about the applicant. It includes a notary block with the date, the name of the person who appeared, the notary's signature and the commission expiration date.
Who is eligible to sign the application?
The applicant must be a North Carolina resident at least 21 years old, or at least 19 as manager/applicant when a corporation holds the State ABC Permit. The form adds conditions on judgments, offenses within two years, and felonies or revoked permits within three years.
How much does a Durham County beer and wine license cost?
A fee applies, set by category: beer on premises, wine on premises, beer off premises and wine off premises. The amounts are on the County Fee Schedule printed on the form; call Durham County Tax Administration at 919-560-0300 to confirm. Pay by check or money order to the Durham County Tax Collector.
Where do I return the beverage license application?
Return it with your payment to Durham County Tax Administration. The form lists 201 E. Main Street, 3rd Floor, and PO Box 3397, Durham, NC 27702, with phone 919-560-0300. It does not name an online filing channel.
Is this a Durham County property tax form?
No. It is a beverage license application, even though the same Tax Administration office publishes it. The county's property tax relief and appeal forms, such as the AV-10 and AV-9 applications, are separate documents listed on its forms page.
Can I fill out the Beer and Wine License online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not file it with the county; you still need a notarized signature and must return it with payment to Durham County Tax Administration.
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