Liquor Licensing#
Retail Establishment Permits
Are you looking for information on these new permits? Scroll to the Permits tile, hit Read More, or click the Read FCPD Facebook link below.
If you are ready to apply, the application and instructions are under the Permits tile below.
Multicultural Business & Entrepreneur Center (MBEC)#
City of Fort Collins Office of Economic Health
A free bilingual (English & Spanish) center that provides business owners and entrepreneurs critical resources to create, launch, and grow a business in Fort Collins. They also help navigate permits and licenses in Fort Collins. All services at the MBEC are free.
Renew your Liquor License Online!! And get it quicker!
Steps to successfully renew your liquor license:
- Be sure your State Renewal Application and the Tax Check Authorization Form are complete.
- Pay your State Fee online at: https://sbg.colorado.gov/liquor-and-tobacco-covid-19-response. Expand Licensing Information and use the last link listed. Save the receipt. As of July 1, 2024, the State has announced an increase in the renewal application fee. Be sure to check their web page. The link is provided under the Retail Applications tile on my web page.
- Pay your City fee online (liquor licensing home page at fcgov.com/liquor). Save the receipt.
- If you check the box for Takeout and Delivery Permit. Please include State Renewal for Takeout and Delivery Permit, and the State fee, and save the receipt. (Form DR 8496)
- Convert all documents to PDF; we cannot accept any other types of documents.
- Email completed State Renewal Application liquorlicensing@fcgov.com and Tax Check Waiver Authorization Form, State Fee Receipt, and City Receipt to liquorlicensing@fcgov.com.
Your Renewal Application must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the expiration of your liquor license, failing to do so may lead to a violation or an interruption in liquor deliveries.
Link to State Liquor forms are found (DR 8400) here.
Generally, these applications are approved administratively by the Regulatory Licensing Specialist.
Instructions for Submitting an Application! Please Read!#
These instructions ONLY apply to New, Transfer, or Changes in Corp/LLC Structure applications.
- These instructions are for ALL applications, except for Renewal Applications.
- Files must be submitted as a PDF. Preferably as one PDF.
- Pay City Fee online (link is below). Include your City receipts with your application.
- If you do not currently hold a liquor license, do not pay the State fee until instructed to do so.
- If you have any questions please contact Regulatory Licensing Specialist Aimee Jensen at liquorlicensing@fcgov.com or 970.221.6315.
- Request a secure link to submit your application from Aimee Jensen at liquorlicensing@fcgov.com. You do not need a secure link for:
- Liquor Special Events Permits
- Sidewalk Service Area Permits
- Temporary Modification of Premise
- Modification of Premise
- Corporate or Trade Name Changes
- Change of Location
- Surrender of License
- Manager Registration
- Applications must be received no later than 5 pm the business day before your appointment.
- After submitting your application using a secure link, make an appointment to review your application with her. The appointment link is below.
- All applications are reviewed via Zoom.
- Instructions specific to your type of application are included below.
Regulatory Licensing Specialist Aimee Jensen is unable to accept any applications sent as an attachment to an email unless otherwise instructed. Keep in mind that I am unable to give legal advice. If you have questions or concerns about how to complete your application, consider consulting with an attorney.
Document checklists and applications for new liquor license applicants and existing licensees are below.
Pay State Liquor Application and Fees Online!#
Use this link to pay your State fees! Be sure to include the receipt with your application when submitted to the City Clerk's office. Do not pay the State fee if you are applying for a new or transfer of ownership application. Scroll down a few clicks to get to the Online Payment button.
Pay City Liquor Application, License Fees and Code Violations Online!#
Fees for paying online are as follows: ECheck - $.50. For Debit/Credit card payments is 2% plus $.25, then 2.75% over $2500. If you choose to pay by ECheck make sure you have the correct account and routing number; if incorrect, you will be charged additional fees.
Pay City Liquor License Application, License Fees, Code Violations
FAQs
New to this process? Start here for information on how to apply for a license.
New Applications
You will need to apply for a new liquor license if no license currently exists at the premise you are considering.
Contact Aimee Jensen at liquorlicensing@fcgov.com to request a secure link to submit your application.
License Changes
More about Premise Modifications, Corporation or Limited Liability Company, Location, and Corporate or Trade Name Changes. Surrender of License included below as well.
These types of applications do not need a secure link.
Transfer of Ownership
If there is currently a liquor license at the premise you are considering, you will need to apply for a transfer of ownership.
Request a secure link from Aimee Jensen at liquorlicensing@fcgov.com to submit your application.
Manager Registration
All liquor-licensed establishments must designate and report a manager to the local licensing authority.
This type of application does not need a secure link.
Permits
Includes information for Liquor Special Events, Art Galleries, Retail Establishment, Bed and Breakfasts, Takeout and Delivery (On-Premise), Delivery (Off-Premise), and Tastings Permits.
These types of applications do not need a secure link.
Renewal Applications
Use this form only if you have misplaced the State form to renew your liquor license.
This type of application does not need a secure link.
