Honolulu Liquor Commission

NEW AND TRANSFER APPLICATIONS

As of March 2026

Click on the links below to view a list of the New and Transfer applications assigned to an investigator.

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Assigned to LI2

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Assigned to LI3

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Assigned to LI5

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Assigned to the Licensing Supervisor (LS)

Licensing Investigative Process

HLC Licensing Investigative process
Upon receiving the assignment, the Licensing Investigator will:

 

    1. Notify the applicant of the start of the investigation
    2. Conduct the investigation, to include reviewing and/or requesting any additional information or documentation to clarify the applicant’s submission.
    3. Conduct site inspection(s) of the proposed licensed premises
    4. Interview the applicant
    5. Conduct criminal history background checks
    6. Compile and submit a report of the investigation and findings 

Note:  Licensing Investigators are assigned various other types of liquor license applications and requests that require investigation.  The number of applications assigned to each Licensing Investigator identifies only New and Transfer applications. 

Contact Information

Contact Licensing
Licensing Supervisor

dsato@honolulu.gov

(808)  768-7340
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