Permits

Privilege License:

If your business is located in an incorporated city or town you'll need a privilege license from both the state and the town. The town will issue a license after the state licenses are acquired. If the business will be outside of any incorporated town, the state privilege license is required.

• North Carolina Department of Revenue
  Brunswick County Government Complex,
  Bolivia
  910.253.2720

Liquor License and Beer & Wine License:

If your business will be selling alcohol, permitting by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is required as is a county permit. The county permit can be obtained only after getting the state license.

• North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
  919.779.0700
  www.ncabc.com
• Brunswick County Tax Collection
  Brunswick County Government Complex,
  Bolivia
  910.253.2829

Restaurant Permit:

If the business will have a restaurant or facility where food or drinks will be served to the public, a thorough inspection by the Brunswick County Health Department is required. For new facilities, construction plans and menus must be approved by the department.

• Brunswick County Health Department
  Brunswick County Government Complex,
  Bolivia
  910.253.2250

Building Permits:

All residential and commercial construction of 100 square feet and up requires a building permit in Brunswick County. Additionally, each municipality may have permitting requirements.

Fees are based on a combination of heated space, unheated space, open covered space, and uncovered open space. Permits for commercial construction are issued only to commercially licensed North Carolina building contractors. For residential construction, either a state licensed builder or the property owner may obtain the license.

• Brunswick County Central Permitting
  Brunswick County Government Complex,
  Bolivia
  910.253.2055

If your building will be located in an incorporated town, you'll need to contact that municipality's town hall directly for their requirements.

For more information and assistance, visit www.brunsco.net.