Excise Licenses. Fast & Legal.

An excise license is a government permit issued by the Maharashtra State Excise Department that authorises the sale or service of alcohol. Any hotel, restaurant, wine shop, or beer shop that sells or serves alcohol must hold a valid excise license. Operating without one is illegal and can result in heavy fines and closure.

Processing times vary by license type and local excise office workload. In general, new licenses take 30–60 days, and renewals take 15–30 days if submitted on time with complete documents. ExcisePro ensures your application is error-free and complete, which significantly reduces delays.

The exact documents depend on the license type, but typically include: property documents or rent agreement, business registration proof, Aadhaar and PAN of proprietor/partners, NOC from local authority, floor plan, police clearance certificate, and passport-size photographs. We provide a complete, customised checklist after your initial consultation.

Maharashtra excise licenses are renewed annually, typically in March–April for the new financial year starting April 1. We recommend beginning the renewal process at least 45–60 days in advance. ExcisePro tracks your renewal date and proactively reminds you so your business is never caught with an expired license.

Yes. While our office is in Sangli, we serve clients across Maharashtra including Kolhapur, Solapur, Pune, Mumbai, Nashik and beyond. Most of the process can be handled remotely with digital document submission. We guide you at every step regardless of your location.

If the rejection is due to an error on our part, we re-file at no additional service charge. If it's due to eligibility or local authority objection, we advise you on the best course of action and assist with appeals or alternative options — at no extra cost for the guidance.