How to Apply
To apply for a Liquor Retail Application, download and complete the application form. Also include supporting documentation when submitting your application.
Application Checklist
- 1. Submit a completed Liquor Retail License Application form
- Applicant/Licensee identified
- State sales tax license number listed or applied for at time of application
- License type or other transaction identified
- Return originals to local authority (additional items may be required by the local licensing authority)
- All sections of the application need to be completed
- Master file applicants must include the Application for Master File form and applicable fees to this Retail License Application
- 2. Submit a Completed Wholesaler Affidavit of Compliance form (Transfer Applicants Only)
- 3. Pay the application fees
- View application fees
- Online payments can be made here: https://secure.colorado.gov/
payment/liquor
- 4. Submit a diagram of the Premises
- No larger than 8 1/2" X 11"
- Dimensions included (does not have to be to scale). Exterior areas should show type of control (fences, walls, entry/exit points, etc.)
- Separate diagram for each floor (if multiple levels)
- Kitchen - identified if Hotel and Restaurant
- Bold/Outlined Licensed Premises
- 5. Proof of Property Possession (One Year Needed)
- Deed in name of the applicant (or) (matching question #2) date stamped / filed with County Clerk
- Lease in the name of the applicant (or) (matching question #2)
- Lease assignment in the name of the applicant with proper consent from the landlord and acceptance by the applicant
- Other agreement if not deed or lease. (matching question #2)
- 6. Background Information and Financial Documents
- Individual History Record(s) (Form DR 8404-I) Complete DR 8404-I for each principal (individuals with more than 10% ownership, officers, directors, partners, members)
- Fingerprints taken and submitted to the appropriate Local Licensing Authority through an approved state vendor. Do not complete fingerprint cards prior to submitting your application. The Vendors are as follows:
- IdentoGO – https://uenroll.identogo.com/
- Phone: (844) 539-5539 (toll-free)
- IdentoGO – https://uenroll.identogo.com/
- Colorado Fingerprinting – http://www.coloradofingerprinting.com
- Appointment Scheduling Website: http://www.coloradofingerprinting.com/cabs/
- Phone: (720) 292-2722
- Toll Free: (833) 224-2227
- Appointment Scheduling Website: http://www.coloradofingerprinting.com/cabs/
- Details about the vendors and fingerprinting in Colorado can be found on CBI's website here: https://cbi.colorado.gov/sections/biometric-identification-and-records-unit/employment-and-background-checks
- Purchase agreement, stock transfer agreement, and/or authorization to transfer license
- List of all notes and loans (Copies to also be attached)
- 7. Sole Proprietor/Husband and Wife Partnership (if applicable)
- Submit a completed form DR 4679 Affidavit - Restrictions On Pubic Benefits (Lawful Presence)
- Copy of State Issued Driver's License or Identification Card for each applicant
- 8. Corporate Applicant Information (If Applicable)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Certificate of Authorization if foreign corporation (out of state applicants only)
- 9. Partnership Applicant Information (If Applicable)
- Partnership Agreement (general or limited)
- Certificate of Good Standing
- 10. Limited Liability Company Applicant Information (If Applicable)
- Copy of Articles of Organization
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Copy of Operating Agreement (if applicable)
- Certificate of Authorization if foreign LLC (out of state applicants only)
- 11. Manager registration for Hotel and Restaurant, Tavern, Lodging Facility, Entertainment Facility, and Campus Liquor Complex licenses when included with this application
- $30.00 fee
- Individual History Record
- If owner is managing, no fee required