Liquor License Information

If these requirements are not met,
liquor purchases from the ABC Board
will be denied.

The State of Alabama and Calhoun County requires all businesses serving or selling liquor
to purchase a license. Information on the process to obtain a license is as follows:

Requirements for Retail Sale of Liquor

Obtain approval and license from the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board
located at 1826 Quintard Avenue, Anniston, AL. 36201. Telephone (256) 237-3211
Obtain a Calhoun County liquor license from the Judge of Probate located at
1702 Noble Street, Anniston, AL. 36201. Telephone (256) 241-2825.
The annual cost for the license is $100.00
If business is to be located within the city limits of a municipality, obtain approval
and any required license from City Hall.

CALHOUN COUNTY LIQUOR TAX REQUIRED BY ACT 92-465

Legislative Act No 92-465 authorizes the Calhoun County Commission to collect tax in the amount of fourteen percent (14%) for purchases made by retailers at the ABC Board of spirituous beverages and fortified wine (wine containing more than fourteen percent (14%) volume of alcohol). This tax is to be paid to:

Judge of Probate
Calhoun County
1702 Noble Street, Suite 102
Anniston, Alabama 36201

This is a separate tax for Calhoun County, and does not pertain to any tax collected by a municipality or AlaTax. A packet of information, forms and the liquor license can be obtained at the Probate Judge's office.