Get your restaurant permits faster, cheaper and easier

Get your restaurant permits faster, cheaper and easier

PermitPass simplifies legal permit applications for restaurant owners, starting with liquor licenses in New York.

PermitPass simplifies legal permit applications for restaurant owners, starting with liquor licenses in New York.

What we do

What we do

What we do

Profit Margins

60%

Appetizers

35%

Entrees

55%

Desserts

75%

Alcohol

Maximize Your Profits with Alcohol Sales

Maximize Your Profits with Alcohol Sales

Maximize Your Profits with Alcohol Sales

Alcohol offers a 75% profit margin, far higher than food! Use PermitPass to get an alcohol license to boost your earnings and enhance your customers' experience.

Have your application form pre-filled with our AI

Have your application form pre-filled with our AI

Save time and money from filling out endless forms. Your business information is saved and our AI-trained tool will populate the forms for you.

Submitted

Submitted

On Premises (OP 252)

Camila Restaurant • Manhattan, NYC

Pending

Restaurant Wine (RW 341)

Quinns • Queens, NYC

Approved!

Submitted

Compliant

Compliance and status tracking for applications and renewals

Stay informed and organized with real-time updates on your application progress and renewal deadlines.

Available in 10+ languages

Access support and guidance in multiple languages to ensure clear communication and understanding.

EN

English

ES

Español

FR

Français

EN

English

HE

עברית

VI

Tiếng Việt

HI

हिंदी

PT

Português

JA

日本語

RU

Русский

ZH

中文

DE

Deutsch

AR

العربية

ID

Indonesia

IT

Italiano

Why PermitPass?

Why PermitPass?

Why PermitPass?

The "Traditional" Way

With

Time-consuming research

Restaurant owners spend hours figuring out the requirements for a liquor license.

Get instant guidance

Clear, AI-driven steps to obtain your liquor license.

Time-consuming research

The "Traditional" Way

Restaurant owners spend hours figuring out the requirements for a liquor license.

Get instant guidance

With

Clear, AI-driven steps to obtain your liquor license.

Expensive legal fees

Hiring expensive lawyers to navigate the complex liquor license application process.

Affordable legal fees

We digitize and automate the application forms, cutting down on industry-standard legal fees.

Expensive legal fees

The "Traditional" Way

Hiring expensive lawyers to navigate the complex liquor license application process.

Affordable legal fees

With

We digitize and automate the application forms, cutting down on industry-standard legal fees.

Complex application process

Navigating the SLA website and gathering the right documents for submission is overwhelming.

Streamlined application process

We manage the paperwork and track your progress, so you don't have to. Submit your application through our platform, and we'll handle the rest.

Complex application process

The "Traditional" Way

Navigating the SLA website and gathering the right documents for submission is overwhelming.

Streamlined application process

With

We manage the paperwork and track your progress, so you don't have to. Submit your application through our platform, and we'll handle the rest.

Repeated data entry

Filling out the same business information multiple times across different forms.

Auto-filled forms

We securely store and auto-fill your business info across various permit applications. Seamless integration for all permits: liquor, fire, health inspection, sidewalk cafes, and more.

Repeated data entry

The "Traditional" Way

Filling out the same business information multiple times across different forms.

Auto-filled forms

With

We securely store and auto-fill your business info across various permit applications. Seamless integration for all permits: liquor, fire, health inspection, sidewalk cafes, and more.

What restaurant owners are saying

Gene of Falansai

Vietnamese-Mexican restaurant in Bushwick

www.falansai.com

Unless you’re a top-tier restaurant like Carbone or Cote, it’s tough to make enough money to cover all the costs quickly. I spent so much time on permits, and it’s frustrating that there’s no simple way to track everything—like legal and compliance. A system that could help manage these would be a game-changer for restaurants like mine.

Gene of Falansai

Vietnamese-Mexican restaurant in Bushwick

www.falansai.com

Unless you’re a top-tier restaurant like Carbone or Cote, it’s tough to make enough money to cover all the costs quickly. I spent so much time on permits, and it’s frustrating that there’s no simple way to track everything—like legal and compliance. A system that could help manage these would be a game-changer for restaurants like mine.

Gene of Falansai

Vietnamese-Mexican restaurant in Bushwick

www.falansai.com

Unless you’re a top-tier restaurant like Carbone or Cote, it’s tough to make enough money to cover all the costs quickly. I spent so much time on permits, and it’s frustrating that there’s no simple way to track everything—like legal and compliance. A system that could help manage these would be a game-changer for restaurants like mine.

Laura of Bricolage

Upscale Vietnamese restaurant in Park Slope

www.bricolage.nyc

"Staying compliant with all the government agencies is a continuous process. From HR to the Department of Health, it’s a lot to handle. Many restaurants don’t have a good system for managing their permits, and that can be costly. I haven’t seen anyone pitch a tool that helps with legal compliance, but it’s something every restaurant could benefit from."

Laura of Bricolage

Upscale Vietnamese restaurant in Park Slope

www.bricolage.nyc

"Staying compliant with all the government agencies is a continuous process. From HR to the Department of Health, it’s a lot to handle. Many restaurants don’t have a good system for managing their permits, and that can be costly. I haven’t seen anyone pitch a tool that helps with legal compliance, but it’s something every restaurant could benefit from."

Laura of Bricolage

Upscale Vietnamese restaurant in Park Slope

www.bricolage.nyc

"Staying compliant with all the government agencies is a continuous process. From HR to the Department of Health, it’s a lot to handle. Many restaurants don’t have a good system for managing their permits, and that can be costly. I haven’t seen anyone pitch a tool that helps with legal compliance, but it’s something every restaurant could benefit from."

Sofia of Kalye

Filipino restaurant in LES

www.kalye.com

“Getting an alcohol license in NYC is tough—you have to go around the neighborhood collecting signatures, and that’s just one step. We’ve struggled with the fire department permits, too. A platform that could guide us through these processes would save us so much time and effort.

Sofia of Kalye

Filipino restaurant in LES

www.kalye.com

“Getting an alcohol license in NYC is tough—you have to go around the neighborhood collecting signatures, and that’s just one step. We’ve struggled with the fire department permits, too. A platform that could guide us through these processes would save us so much time and effort.

Sofia of Kalye

Filipino restaurant in LES

www.kalye.com

“Getting an alcohol license in NYC is tough—you have to go around the neighborhood collecting signatures, and that’s just one step. We’ve struggled with the fire department permits, too. A platform that could guide us through these processes would save us so much time and effort.

Tuan & Kim of Di An Di

Contemporary Vietnamese restaurant in Greenpoint

www.diandi.nyc

“We’re fine with the restaurant wine license (RW-341) for now, but we’re thinking about upgrading to full On Premises License OP-252 in the future. The application process isn’t the problem, it’s more about finding the right way to market and bring in more foot traffic. If a platform could help us both with permits and the business side of things, it would be ideal.

Tuan & Kim of Di An Di

Contemporary Vietnamese restaurant in Greenpoint

www.diandi.nyc

“We’re fine with the restaurant wine license (RW-341) for now, but we’re thinking about upgrading to full On Premises License OP-252 in the future. The application process isn’t the problem, it’s more about finding the right way to market and bring in more foot traffic. If a platform could help us both with permits and the business side of things, it would be ideal.

Tuan & Kim of Di An Di

Contemporary Vietnamese restaurant in Greenpoint

www.diandi.nyc

“We’re fine with the restaurant wine license (RW-341) for now, but we’re thinking about upgrading to full On Premises License OP-252 in the future. The application process isn’t the problem, it’s more about finding the right way to market and bring in more foot traffic. If a platform could help us both with permits and the business side of things, it would be ideal.

Zac of Sushi Hayashi

Omakase in Midtown

www.sushihayashi.com

“For our first restaurant, An Choi in LES, the liquor license process took us 8-10 months. We went with a cheaper law firm to save money, but in hindsight, a more expensive lawyer might’ve handled the process faster. There’s a lot of paperwork, and as a client, you end up providing most of it yourself. If a platform could simplify this with checklists and auto-filled forms, it would be well worth it for new restaurant owners.

Zac of Sushi Hayashi

Omakase in Midtown

www.sushihayashi.com

“For our first restaurant, An Choi in LES, the liquor license process took us 8-10 months. We went with a cheaper law firm to save money, but in hindsight, a more expensive lawyer might’ve handled the process faster. There’s a lot of paperwork, and as a client, you end up providing most of it yourself. If a platform could simplify this with checklists and auto-filled forms, it would be well worth it for new restaurant owners.

Zac of Sushi Hayashi

Omakase in Midtown

www.sushihayashi.com

“For our first restaurant, An Choi in LES, the liquor license process took us 8-10 months. We went with a cheaper law firm to save money, but in hindsight, a more expensive lawyer might’ve handled the process faster. There’s a lot of paperwork, and as a client, you end up providing most of it yourself. If a platform could simplify this with checklists and auto-filled forms, it would be well worth it for new restaurant owners.

Linh & Kevin of Kinhfolk

Vietnamese cafe in Williamsburg opening Spring 2025

www.kinhfolk.com

“Applying for my food and health permits in NYC was a confusing maze. Every borough has different rules, and I was constantly running back and forth between city offices. A platform that helps navigate this for small businesses like mine would be a lifesaver.

Linh & Kevin of Kinhfolk

Vietnamese cafe in Williamsburg opening Spring 2025

www.kinhfolk.com

“Applying for my food and health permits in NYC was a confusing maze. Every borough has different rules, and I was constantly running back and forth between city offices. A platform that helps navigate this for small businesses like mine would be a lifesaver.

Linh & Kevin of Kinhfolk

Vietnamese cafe in Williamsburg opening Spring 2025

www.kinhfolk.com

“Applying for my food and health permits in NYC was a confusing maze. Every borough has different rules, and I was constantly running back and forth between city offices. A platform that helps navigate this for small businesses like mine would be a lifesaver.

About Us

ABOUT PERMITPASS

For many immigrants, opening a restaurant in the U.S. is more than just a business—it's a dream, a way to share their culture and build a new life. But that dream often runs into roadblocks, with the complex and confusing legal process to secure permits and licenses as the very first step. Restaurant owners, who are the backbone of the U.S. food and beverage industry, face these challenges alone, without adequate resources or support.

Take the liquor license process, for example. In states like New York, the On Premises-252 liquor license application requires gathering over 20 documents, filling out 500+ form fields, and navigating a government website that is overloaded with information for other 30 types of liquor permits. For immigrant owners, language barriers make this process even more difficult.

That's where PermitPass comes in. We simplify this process, starting with liquor licenses in New York, by automating 40% of the application form—making it faster and easier for owners to get back to what they do best: building their business and serving their customers.

At PermitPass, our mission is to empower restaurant owners. We streamline the permit process, making it more accessible and transparent, so that every owner can pursue their dream with confidence.

25,000+

25,000+

Liquor licenses applied for in NYC 2023

Liquor licenses applied for in NYC 2023

$1 Trillion

$1 Trillion

Forecasted sales for the restaurant industry
in 2024

Forecasted sales for the restaurant industry
in 2024

50%

50%

New restaurants
in New York are
immigrant-owned

New restaurants
in New York are
immigrant-owned

$10,000

$10,000

Average lawyer fee
for a liquor license

Average lawyer fee
for a liquor license

Pricing

Pricing

We currently serve New York restaurant owners with the below licenses: 

We currently serve New York restaurant owners with the below licenses: 

On Premises (OP 252)

$8,000

Serve beer, wine, liquor, and cider in your restaurant or tavern for customers to enjoy on-site.

Serve beer, wine, liquor, and cider in your restaurant or tavern for customers to enjoy on-site.

Restaurant Wine (RW 341)

$2,500

Serve beer, wine, and cider in your restaurant. 

Serve beer, wine, and cider in your restaurant. 

FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

What problem does PermitPass solve?

PermitPass is an AI-enabled service that streamlines filling out the application forms for restaurant legal permits, saving small business owners time and money. We understand how annoying it can be to navigate a government website, piles of paperworks in different places, and paying for an expensive lawyer. We worry about getting your liquor license so that you don't have to! Our AI trained on liquor license application forms and documentation by the State of Liquor Authority can make applying for liquor licenses easier than ever before!

What does PermitPass do that I can't do myself?

Who are your target customers?

Are you accepting new customers?

What states does PermitPass support?

What’s the pricing for PermitPass?

Do you offer refunds?

Can I track my permit application through PermitPass?

What are the other permits can PermitPass do in the future?

How do I sign up?

Stay in touch

Stay in touch

Is your restaurant open?

Do you have a liquor license of any type?

Are you looking to apply for a liquor license soon?

Simplify legal permits for your restaurant.

Simplify legal permits for your restaurant.

Let us streamline your permits, so you can save time and money.

Let us streamline your permits, so you can save time and money.

Let us streamline your permits, so you can save time and money.

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