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 Per state law, all other privilege license taxes have been repealed.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 License 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

Application Forms & Additional Information: 

• Alcohol License 
    

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, 

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