Franklin County Alcohol Beverage License &
Mandatory Responsible Server Training

Please be advised, the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control now requires businesses to apply online; paper applications are no longer accepted.  Once the State has approved the online application it will be routed to the County for review. There is not a separate application for local license approval.

All businesses are required to open and maintain a county business license. There is a $40.00 initial processing fee (non-refundable). License information may be found here.

Franklin County is committed to preventing underage drinking in our community and require all persons employed in selling and serving alcoholic beverages to complete an approved responsible beverage service training program within 45-days of hiring. Employees must complete recertification once every three years. Proof of completion of the Mandatory Responsible Beverage Service Training (RBST) program, may be in the form of a certificate issued after course completion or by completing a RBST Affidavit.

ABC Administrator

Jack Kennedy, Administrator
jack.kennedy@franklincounty.ky.gov

Tina Peck, Deputy Administrator
tina.peck@franklincounty.ky.gov
 

The Franklin County Judge-Executive serves as the Franklin County Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator. As the County ABC Administrator the Judge Executive administers all local ordinances that deal with the regulation of alcohol sales at businesses in Franklin County. These ordinances include but may not be limited to the issuance of local licenses required for alcohol sales, the hours and days alcohol sales are permitted, as well as the County’s Responsible Beverage Server Training Ordinance which requires licensed businesses selling or serving alcohol to document their employees training in a responsible beverage server training course.

Please submit applications for Special Temporary Licenses to the County a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the event so we may ensure that we can review your application and give you time to complete your state and local approvals prior to your event.

Additional Resources

RBST Affidavit