The sixth license section affects the sale of alcoholic beverages. It costs about $ 300 to obtain a license and almost $ 200 a year to renew it, all managed by the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ). The process takes about 50 days. The forms to be completed are quite complicated and include many appendices in which you must enter information about company’s directors and others. If you want to acquire a convenience store that already has a license, the transfer of license costs about $ 400.
| No | Purpose | License / Permit Name | Department | Ministry | 2010 Costs | 2025 Costs | Frequency | Transaction Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES | Permanent Liquor Permit for a Grocery | Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) | Ministère de la Sécurité publique | $148.00 | $193.00 | Yearly | By mail |
| 26 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES | Amount payable for the grocery liquor license application | Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) | Ministère de la Sécurité publique | $115.00 | $162.00 | Once | By mail |
| 27 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES | Montant à joindre à la demande de permis d'alcool pour épicerie | Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) | Ministère de la Sécurité publique | $345.00 | $482.00 | Once | By mail |