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Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)

CommissionerTheresa Ferraro
Alcoholic Beverage Control
To view the Alcoholic Beverage Control Handbook click here

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law provides for an issuing authority to issue, renew, transfer retail licenses and provides for enforcement of the law, A.B.C. rules and regulations and local ordinances pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages.

Services

  • Issuance of liquor licenses
  • Annual renewal of liquor licenses
  • Transfer of liquor licenses
  • Enforcement of the law, A.B.C. rules and regulations and local
  • Oversee ABC Board monthly meetings

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Q:

    Does the Township sell liquor licenses and how do I purchase one?

    A:

    The Township does not sell liquor licenses. The Township has reached it's legal capacity for the number of licenses allowed in the municipality. Only way to obtain license is to purchase an existing one.

     
  • Q:

    How do I get information on North Bergen liquor licenses that are currently active or inactive?

    A:

    Submit Open Public Records Act (OPRA) form in the Township Clerk's Office requesting the information.

     
  • Q:

    I'm in the process of purchasing a liquor license, where do I get the necessary information/forms for the transfer?

    A:

    Pick up information/forms in the Township Clerk's office.

     
  • Q:

    I'm interested in getting a bartenders license. Where do I go?

    A:

    The Police Department handles all applications for individual to legally serve or sell liquor in North Bergen establishments.

     

Contact

Visit The North Bergen Help Desk

Alcoholic Beverage Control Clerk:
Carol Ann Fontana

Tel: 201.392.2025

Location:
4233 Kennedy Boulevard,
North Bergen, NJ 07047

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