Quota County All-Beverage Licenses

A Quota County All-Beverages License is used by establishments such as bars and taverns anywhere in a county but not in an incorporated city or within the five-mile boundary of an incorporated city.

The license lets you:

  • Serve all alcoholic beverages including distilled spirits, wine, and beer
  • Apply for gambling unless the license was obtained via competitive bid
  • Be open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Fees

  • New License Fee (if applicable): $400
  • Application Processing Fee: $400
  • Renewal Fee: $400

Note: The application processing fee only applies for original applications and is not applied to renewals.

Application Requirements

You may apply for this license and make application either as a new license if there is one available or as a transfer purchase from someone who owns this type of license. See the Quota Sheet (PDF) to check availability.

License Quotas and Limits

Montana limits the number of county all-beverage licenses to one license for every 750 people living in the county.

Application Options and Dates

License Renewal Deadline

A county all-beverage license must be renewed every year by June 30.