Report a Successor in Interest

Businesses should use the Successor in Interest feature in AIMS to report an ownership change due to a partnership dissolution, bankruptcy, receivership, or the death of the license or permit holder.

This process allows a person or entity to operate the business during the unexpired portion of the license or permit. 

You can report that one or more licensed locations have changed ownership due to:

• Dissolution of partnership: A partnership between two people or entities dissolves, which results in the “remaining partner” filing an application.
• Death: When a sole proprietor dies, an interested person can file to obtain the license or permit to operate.
• Receivership: A legal process where a receiver is appointed by a court to manage the business. Property can be appointed to a person or entity to maintain and operate.
• Bankruptcy: A legal process in which a debtor may repay creditors with debtor’s property. 

To avoid delays, the person or business entity who acquired ownership of the license or permit (known as the “successor” or “affiant”) must:

1. Download and complete the Successor in Interest (L-SI) request form.
2. Have the form notarized by a notary public.
3. File the form with the county judge to obtain authorization.
4. Log in to your AIMS account to upload the form and complete the rest of the application.

Most applicants for successor can operate the unexpired portion of the license only. They must apply for a new license a minimum of 45 days before the expiration date.  

Follow the steps in the user guide below to submit your application. The guide includes a step-by-step breakdown with images.   

For questions, please contact our Licensing Department at 512-206-3360 or licensing@tabc.texas.gov.