FL-3 – Restaurant & Bar License
The FL-3 license permits a restaurant, bar or club to serve foreign liquor for consumption on the premises, subject to distance-norm and premises-eligibility requirements.
Who Needs This Service?
Restaurants, bars, clubs and banquet halls that wish to serve foreign liquor to dine-in patrons.
Eligibility
- Premises falls outside any prohibited-distance zone (schools, religious places, as applicable)
- Premises holds a valid trade license / eating house license
- Applicant meets background-verification norms
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card of applicant/authorized signatory
- PAN Card
- Property ownership / title documents
- Trade license / eating house license
- Premises layout plan
- Police NOC / character verification
Step-by-Step Process
- 1Premises and distance-norm eligibility check
- 2Application preparation and submission
- 3Police verification and inspection coordination
- 4FL-3 license delivered, with renewal reminders going forward
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Liaising Expert handle the entire FL-3 – Restaurant & Bar License process end-to-end?
Yes. Our team prepares your application, coordinates document verification, submits it to the concerned department, follows up on your behalf, and keeps you updated at every stage until approval is delivered.
What if my documents are incomplete?
Our eligibility review flags missing or non-compliant documents before submission, and we guide you on how to arrange them so your application isn't delayed or rejected at the department's end.
Can I track the status of my application?
Yes. Once your application is logged, you can track every stage — from document verification to department review to final approval — through your dashboard.