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1. What is the State website (POSSE) and how do I access it?

The State website (POSSE) is where you will renew your license yearly, put in for an extension of premise application, and more. Click here to go to their website page featuring all the permits offered.

You can also click here to login into your POSSE account. 

2. I Don't Have Tax Clearance, Who Can I Contact?

Please contact your caseworker that you are currently corresponding with at the New Jersey Division of Taxation or, if you don't have a caseworker, email the ABC Clearance Unit at the Division of Taxation.

3. Where Can I Find The Laws and Regulations Regarding Establishments Which Serve or Sell Alcohol?

Please refer to the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Retail Licensee Handbook and the City of Rahway Municipal Code.

4. Are There Any Liquor Licenses For Sale?

To view any municipal liquor licenses that may be available for purchase, please click here.

5. What Is Required For Liquor License Renewal?

Active & Pocket Licenses

1. Tax Clearance from the State Division of Taxation
   • In order for the State to issue the clearance certificate, you must have a valid corporate charter and:
     • Be current on State tax filings; and
     • Payments; or
     • Be current on your approved Deferred Payment Plan.
2. $200 payable to the State of New Jersey through the POSSE system
3. Fees paid to the City of Rahway by cash, check, or money order. Debit and Credit Cards are currently not accepted. 
   1. For Club Licenses: $150 
   2. For all Others, $2000

Pocket Licenses Only

You may need to file a 12.39 relief form through POSSE for holding an inactive license, which costs $100 per term you are requesting relief.

Late Fees

The City of Rahway does not charge late fees. However, the State has deterrent procedures, which include additional forms to fill out and fees. 

6. I'm Having Issues Accessing My POSSE Account, Who Can Help Me?

You will need to either e-mail the State or you can call them at 609-984-2830. The representatives of the City of Rahway have limited access to POSSE, which is restricted to endorsing or rejecting the renewal of licenses and permit applications.

7. I Submitted A Permit Application Through POSSE But Haven't Gotten A Response, When Will I?

If you wish to follow up on an application, please contact the ABC Secretary with the file number that you were given by the State.

8. What Documents Are Required To Transfer A Liquor License In The City Of Rahway?

In order to do a Person to Person or Place to Place transfer, you can download this portfolio, which requires Acrobat X or Adobe Reader X or later. If you just need individual documents, please use the following:

1.  Transfer Checklist (2019) & Liquor applicant procedure | Contains fees, procedures, and contact information
2. Liquor License Application PD
3. EMAIL NOTIFICATION FORM 
4. bulk_sale_permit 2018
5. ABC-12-Page-Application-PDF
6. ABC Updated Fingerprints form
7. ABC Liquor License RELEASE AUTHORIZATION

9. I Need An Ad Interim Permit, What Is Required?

TO OBTAIN AN AD INTERIM PERMIT, A LICENSEE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE:

1. Filed a renewal application (through POSSE or paper template renewal) and paid the $200 state renewal filing fee
2. Paid the $2000 municipal filing fee
3.  Submitted an Ad interim permit application through the Division’s online licensing system (POSSE). Permit application fee - $75, plus daily fee of $5 per day (payable by e-check or credit card)
4. A renewal clearance certificate from the Division of Taxation - Full clearance or interim “temporary” clearance
   • If the licensee has received an interim “temporary” tax clearance certificate, it MUST be uploaded to the online permit application.

Once the licensee has submitted the application it will automatically be transmitted to the municipal clerk or ABC Board Secretary for endorsement in POSSE.

Once endorsed, it will be automatically transmitted to ABC for review and issuance.  Once issued, the licensee will receive an email notification that the permit has been issued and a copy of the permit. It must be displayed at the licensed premises.

Ad Intermit permit applications must be submitted through the POSSE ABC Online Licensing System. Under no circumstances will the Division accept a paper application for an Ad Interim Permit.