State Beer & Wine License (2COP): Miami restaurant guide

Florida DBPR — Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco

What it is

Allows beer and wine sales for on-premises consumption (and package sales). It is not limited by quota, so it is the fastest route to alcohol service.

When a restaurant needs it

Serving beer and/or wine only.

How to apply

Apply online in DBPR Online Services with fingerprints, a floor plan sketch, lease, and zoning approval executed by the City of Miami. A temporary license can be bought once the application is complete.

Documents you’ll need

DBPR ABT-6001 application
Fingerprint receipt for each related party (ORI FL920150Z)
Related Party Personal Information sheets
Floor plan sketch of licensed premises
Lease or right of occupancy
City of Miami zoning approval
DOR clearance and DBPR food license (consumption on premises)

Fee

$392 per year in counties over 100,000 population (Miami-Dade); temporary license is $100 or 1/4 of the annual fee, whichever is greater.

Processing time

The Division must process a complete application within 90 days.

Renewal

Annually.

Who files

Filed by the applicant entity; liquor license attorneys and consultants commonly prepare it.

Good to know

Submit fingerprints at least 5 days before applying. Under the City's alcohol code, restaurants with a 2COP have historically been exempt from distance separation; confirm the current rule.

Official source

DBPR AB&T — annual license fee chart · DBPR ABT-6001 application packet

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.