What is required when applying for a license transfer?

• A. Notification, review by the issuing authority, and transfer approval.
• B. Only a verbal notice to parties.
• C. Automatic transfer upon new ownership without review.
• D. Transfer is disallowed; keep your license.

Answer: (A)

When applying for a license transfer, you must follow a formal process: notify the licensing authority, have the application reviewed by that authority, and obtain their approval for the transfer before it can take effect. This sequence ensures the transferee meets all qualifications, the location and business plan comply with the rules, and there are no outstanding issues that could affect public safety or compliance.

Verbal notice alone doesn’t create a formal record or initiate the official review, so it’s insufficient. There isn’t an automatic transfer just because ownership changes—the license must go through the authority’s review and receive explicit approval. And while transfers are allowed, they’re only valid once the proper approval is granted.