When might I need a formal Florida liquor license appraisal?
A bank, private lender, court, estate, tax professional, accountant, auditor or other third party may require an independent appraisal prepared for a specific purpose and effective date. The required credentials, scope and methodology depend on the requesting party and the assignment.
Is the FLLM market-value estimator a formal appraisal?
No. The free estimator and $195 preliminary market report are separate market-guidance products. The $995 FLLM formal appraisal is a distinct subject-license assignment with a defined intended use, broader evidence, exhibits and a signed value reconciliation.
What information may a liquor-license appraiser review?
The analysis may include the county, license series, license number, ownership, status, comparable market evidence, transaction history, liens or security interests, market conditions and the purpose and effective date of the appraisal.
Should a 3PS appraisal consider 4COP quota-license evidence?
Yes, when the licenses are in the same county and the report explains the series difference. Exact 3PS evidence remains primary for a 3PS subject, but same-county 4COP offerings and verified recent sales may provide relevant secondary quota-market evidence because a series change or increase may be requested through DBPR. The reverse analysis also applies to a 4COP subject.
Can a lender or bank use the FLLM formal appraisal?
The report is designed for lender and professional review and can be submitted for underwriting or collateral analysis. The receiving institution makes the final decision on acceptance and may require a particular appraiser credential, reliance statement, format or additional scope. Those requirements should be confirmed before ordering whenever possible.
Where can I check current asking-price evidence instead?
Use the FLLM Florida Liquor License Value page for current county-specific asking-price guidance and the Listings page to review active marketplace inventory. Those tools are useful market references but do not replace a formal appraisal when one is required.