Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
As part of the application process, applicants shall produce
and submit copies of the following documents:
(a) For all applicants located within the
state of New Hampshire:
(1) A signed deed,
lease, or rental agreement for the premises:
a. In name of applicant; and
b. Providing that the applicant has the right
to occupy the premises and is in control of the premises;
(2) A copy of a valid certificate, license,
or letter of compliance issued by the state or town in which the business is
located showing compliance with the provisions of RSA 143-A;
(3) A bill of sale or lease for all
furniture, fixtures, and equipment that:
a.
Shall be in name of applicant; and
b. Shall state that applicant owns, leases or
rents the furniture and equipment;
(4) A signed and dated bill of sale for any
alcoholic beverages purchased when buying an existing business that specifies:
b. The complete inventory of stock by brand
type;
(5) A copy of the
trade name registration with the New Hampshire secretary of state;
(6) A notarized affidavit showing affiant's
ownership, management control, or employment by the business applying for a
license;
(7) A managerial
appointment consisting of a letter from and signed by the owners, partners, or
members or a manager of an limited liability corporation ("LLC") or authorized
corporate officer, as applicable, naming the manager together with his or her
address, date, and place of birth;
(8) A diagram, sketch, or plan of physical
layout of establishment;
(9) Copy
of prior license or trade name and prior license number;
(10) A notarized certificate or affidavit
from the registered agent of the entity furnishing all information required by
RSA
178:3, V;
(11) A notarized original power of attorney
and original affidavit for any person with power of attorney;
(12) Town or city approval;
(13) Permit of assembly; and
(14) Health or food service license, if
applicable;
(b) For
on-premises licenses:
(1) A signed bill of
sale or lease of draft system or humidor for cigar bar, to the
applicant;
(2) A copy of a valid
permit of assembly, letter, or certificate of occupancy issued by the local or
state fire authorities;
(3) Food
service permit from local or state health agency;
(4) Menu, if the applicant operates a
restaurant; and
(5) Correspondence
from the municipality indicating that it does not object to the forms of
entertainment proposed by the applicant;
(c) For a corporation:
(1) A certificate of incorporation with all
addendums attached;
(2) A corporate
certificate or letter of good standing from the New Hampshire secretary of
state dated or issued within the last 12 months;
(3) A copy of the articles of incorporation,
by-laws, and an attachment indicating ownership and distribution of stock
within the corporation;
(4) A copy
of the certificate of authority from the New Hampshire secretary of state, if a
non-New Hampshire corporation;
(5)
Minutes of the election of the current officers and directors or minutes of
each meeting electing officers or directors to provide a complete and accurate
record of the current status of all officers and directors and true ownership
of the corporation or a sworn affidavit by the corporate secretary attesting to
who the current officers and directors are in lieu of minutes;
(6) Complete list of all current corporate
officers, directors, shareholders including:
b. Date of birth ("DOB"); and
(7) Notarized original power of attorney and
original affidavit for any person with power of attorney;
(d) For limited liability corporations
("LLC"):
(1) A copy of the certificate of
existence issued by the New Hampshire secretary of state, or a copy of the
certificate of formation of the limited liability company with the filing date
stamp of the New Hampshire secretary of state, or a copy of the authorization
of the New Hampshire secretary of state for the LLC to do business in New
Hampshire;
(2) A copy of the
certificate of good standing issued within the last 12 months;
(3) A copy of the LLC operating agreement;
and
(4) Complete list of all
current members or appointments of LLC managers including:
(e) For partnerships:
(1) A notarized affidavit showing the
partner's ownership, management control, or employment by the business applying
for a license; and
(2) Notarized
original power of attorney and original affidavit for any person with power of
attorney;
(f) For a
liquor, wine or beverage manufacturer, brew pub, beverage vendor, nano brewer,
or rectifier a copy of the United States Treasury Tax and Trade Bureau ("TTB")
permit issued to the applicant;
(g)
For a common carrier, a copy of the United States Department of Transportation
or Interstate Commerce Commission license or an affidavit from a New Hampshire
based in-state carrier attesting to being a person who, for a fee, provides
public transportation of goods or persons;
(h) For a wholesaler, a surety bond issued to
the wholesaler guaranteeing the amount pursuant to the provisions of
RSA 178:16,
II;
(i) For an off-premises special license, a
copy of a bill of sale, order of foreclosure, or letter of administration by
the judge of probate;
(j) For an
off-premises with a pharmacy, license or certificate issued by the New
Hampshire pharmacy board;
(l) For a passenger
tramway device, proof of licensing by the New Hampshire department of safety
and a copy of the tramway inspection certificate issued for the
device;
(m) For a college club,
proof of accreditation of a college or university with a letter from the
accrediting agency indicating that the college or university is accredited and
in good standing;
(n) For
non-profits, proof of non-profit status which shall consist of a copy of the
U.S. Internal Revenue Service issued document and New Hampshire secretary of
state document granting non-profit status;
(o) For a dining or rail car:
(1) Proof of inspection with the New
Hampshire department of transportation; and
(2) A copy of the certificate, letter of
compliance, or license issued by the inspecting agency;
(p) For a state fair:
(1) A written statement indicating official
approval of the chief of the fire department with jurisdiction as to the safety
of the location;
(2) A written
statement indicating official approval of the health department with
jurisdiction concerning sanitary conditions;
(3) A written statement indicating official
approval of the police department with jurisdiction as to the accessibility and
public safety of the location and the event; and
(4) For a New Hampshire fair or exposition, a
letter of good standing from the New Hampshire Association of Fairs and
Expositions;
(q) For
social and veterans clubs, a roster of club members and auxiliaries, including
addresses;
(r) For a one-day
license:
(1) A written statement indicating
official approval of the chief of the fire department with jurisdiction as to
the safety of the location;
(2) A
written statement indicating official approval of the health department with
jurisdiction concerning sanitary conditions;
(3) A written statement indicating official
approval of the police department with jurisdiction as to the accessibility and
public safety of the location and the event;
(4) A certificate of attendance at a
commission management training seminar within 12 months prior to the effective
date of the license;
(5) A letter
of authorization from a non-profit organization designating an official in
charge of the event;
(6) A
notarized affidavit showing affiant's ownership, management control, or
employment by the business applying for a license; and
(7) A list of alcohol servers for the
function;
(s) For a
vessel, current operating certificate issued by the New Hampshire department of
safety;
(t) For a wine or beer
festival:
(1) A written statement indicating
official approval of the chief of the fire department with jurisdiction as to
the safety of the location;
(2) A
written statement indicating official approval of the health department with
jurisdiction concerning sanitary conditions;
(3) A written statement indicating official
approval of the police department with jurisdiction as to the accessibility and
public safety of the location and the event;
(4) A letter of authorization from a
non-profit organization designating an official in charge of the
event;
(5) A notarized affidavit
showing affiant's ownership, management control, or employment by the business
applying for a license;
(6) A list
of alcohol servers for the function; and
(7) A certificate of attendance at a
commission management training seminar within 12 months prior to the effective
date of the license;
(u)
For a vending tobacco license, location and name of business of each tobacco
vending machine;
(v) For
pari-mutuel and commercial motor vehicle race track license, a listing of the
areas that the applicant intends to utilize for the service and consumption of
alcoholic beverages including a brief description of the area; and
(w) For an agency store:
(1) A financial statement from a credit
company or bank providing a copy of the applicant's credit standing;
(2) Letters of recommendation from 3 New
Hampshire residents indicating the reliability of the applicant's customer
service record in the community; and
(3) Any photographs of the business or other
representation or other documentation that the applicant wants the commission
to consider in the selection process.
