Business - Beer & Wine Licenses
The City of Jacksonville will issue only beer & wine, taxi, and peddler permits. Per state law, all other privilege license taxes have been repealed.
Beer & Wine License Quick FAQs
Businesses must comply with the City Municipal Code .
A separate license is required for each individual business.
If you have a state license, you also need to obtain a City License in Jacksonville
License Specialists are available for assistance Mon - Fri, 9AM-5PM, 910 938-5248
The Beer & Wine Lic ense Form (see Application Forms below) is available online and at City Hall, 815 New Bridge Street
Do I Need a License?
Yes - If you intend to sell beer and wine in the City of Jacksonville, you need to obtain a License. Beer & Wine License forms are available online at www.ci.jacksonville.nc.us/doing-business or at City Hall, 815 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville.
What is the cost & when do I need to renew?
Costs vary depending on the type of beer and wine license required. The current fee schedule is available online at www.jacksonvillenc.gov/doing-business . Questions? Call 910 938-5248
A Beer & Wine License in the City of Jacksonville valid for one year. Renewal notices are mailed approximately 30 days prior to expiration. Beer and wine licenses are issued May 1 - April 30 annually. Please note that if you change location or close business you must immediately notify the City at 910 938-5244. Failure to do so within 30 days may result in the loss of your license.
Important information needed to complete the Beer & Wine License Form
Contact Information - Name, Phone Address, Business Owner Name, other
Name of Business (Register your business name with Onslow County Register of Deeds. Corporations must register with the Secretary of State’s Corporations Division. (Contact info on back)
Federal Employer ID# Owner SSN may also be required. Businesses with employees are required to have a Federal Employer Identification number (SS-4 form) along with a North Carolina withholding tax number from the NC Business License Information Office. (Contact info on back)
Planning & Zoning Approval Date
Tax ID # - Are you selling goods? You will need a Sales & Use Tax # (AS/RP1 form)
Business type & location- Street address of business and type of business details
Additional Information may be required
Penalties - It shall be unlawful for any person or his agent or servant to engage in or carry on a business in the City for which there is required a license, without first having paid the license tax and obtained the license. Opening of a place of business, or offering to sell, followed by a single sale or the doing of any act or thing in furtherance of the business shall be construed to be engaging in or carrying on such business; and each day that such person shall be construed to be a separate offense. A 5% late penalty is assessed after 30 days and increases an additional 5% for each additional month.
Application Forms & Additional Information:
Additional Resources
Federal
IRS - Business Tax Kit - (800) 829-1040, www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov
Tax ID- www.irs.gov/businesses/small
OSHA - (919) 733-2486, www.osha.gov
Franchise Association - (202) 628-8000, www.franchise.org
US Small Business Admin - (704) 344-6563, www.sba.gov
Onslow County
Agricultural Extension Office - 910 455-5873, For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.
Chamber of Commerce - 910 347-3141, www.jacksonvilleonline.org
Health Department-Food & Lodging Insp. - 910 938-5851
Register of Deeds-Filing Name - 910 347-3451, www.onslowcountync.gov/register
Small Business Center - CCCC 910 938-6322, www.coastalcarolina.edu/sbc/
Tax Office, 39 Tallman St. - 910 989-2202, www.onslowcountync.gov
North Carolina
Alcohol Beverage Control - 919 779-0700, http://abc.nc.gov
Business License Information Office - 800 228-8443, www.secretary.state.nc.us
Department of Labor - 910 733-7166, http://www.nclabor.com
Department of Revenue - 910 455-9448, www.dor.state.nc.us
Employment Security Commission - 910 347-2121, www.ncesc.com
Small Business & Technology Development Ctr - 800 2580-UNC, www.sbtdc.org
Business Servicenter - 800 228-8443, www.nccommerce.com/en/BusinessServices
Secretary of State Office, Incorporation - 800 228-8443, 919 807-2166, www.secretary.state.nc.us/corporations