Liquor Permits#
NOTE: Deadline for Liquor Special Event Permit applications is 60 days prior to your event.
Special event permits, which allow the sale of alcohol beverages by the drink, may be issued by local and state licensing authorities to qualifying entities.
To qualify for a permit you must be incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado for purposes of a social, fraternal, patriotic, political, or athletic nature, and not for pecuniary gain; a regularly chartered branch, lodge, or chapter of a national organization or society organized for such purposes and being nonprofit in nature; a regularly established religious or philanthropic institution; or a political candidate who has filed the necessary reports and statements with the Secretary of State pursuant to Article 45, Title 1, C.R.S.
Permits are issued for a specific location and are not transferable to any other location or entity. A special events permit may not be issued to any entity for more than 15 days in a calendar year.
Sandwiches or other food snacks must be available during all hours of service of malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors.
Special Event Permits#
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Apply#
Complete the Application for a Special Events Permit.
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Questionnaire#
Complete the Special Event Permit Questionnaire.
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Proof of Possession of Property#
Floor diagram of premises (8 ½” x 11” only).
- Must be an exact representation of the licensed premises
- Include length and width of perimeter.
- Include bars, walls, partitions, entrances/exits, storage.
- North orientation.
- Separate diagram for each floor (if multiple levels).
- Need not be to scale.
- Exterior areas must show type of fencing, walls, barriers, etc.
Written Permission to use the premises.
- Written permission must be granted to the same organization that is applying for the permit.
- Owner/Landlord must acknowledge that alcohol will be served on the premises.
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Certificate of Good Standing#
Save Certificate of Good Standing documentation.
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Contract Copies#
Fully executed copies of any contracts with promoters, sponsors or advertisers associated with this event.
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Liquor Liability Insurance#
Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate (required if the event is being held on City owned property)
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Posting Notice#
Applicants must prepare and post notice of Special Events Permit application in accordance with wording below.
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POSTER SIZE: Must be at least 22" wide and 26" high, composed of letters not less than one (1) inch in height. [§ 44-3-311(2), C.R.S.]
- Wording:
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Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado and the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, _____(name of organization applying for the permit)______ has applied for a SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT for the sale of malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors during the_____(name of your event)_____on ________(Date of your Event)_______, _______. If granted, said license will be used at this location, ________(address of where your event is being held)_______________________.
Any remonstrances may be heard Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., in the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall West, 300 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins Colorado by 5:00 p.m., on _________(Final Protest Date)_______________.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6315 for assistance.
Complete affidavit of posting with a picture of the sign posted. Return to City Clerk's Office directly after posting.
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(Photo of sign posted at location must be provided with this completed affidavit.)
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Fee Schedule#
Check or Money order payable to "City of Fort Collins" or via City Pay Portal for: Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Liquor permit ($50.00 per day)
Takeout & Delivery#
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On-Premise#
If you hold an on-premise liquor license and allow takeout and delivery, you are required to complete the Takeout and Delivery Permit Application & Renewal form and email it to the State's liquor enforcement division at dor_liqlicensing@state.co.us.
The State requires an initial application and renewal fee to accompany this application.
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Off-Premise#
If you hold a Retail Liquor Store or Liquor-licensed Drugstore license and deliver alcohol to your customers, you are required to complete the Delivery Permit Application & Renewal and email it to the State's liquor enforcement division at dor_liqlicensing@state.co.us.
Currently, there are no City fees associated with this application.
Bed & Breakfast#
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Apply#
Complete the Bed and Breakfast Permit Application.
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Proof of Possession of Property#
- Deed (or) Lease.
- Floor diagram (8½" x 11" only).
- Must be an exact representation of the licensed premises
- Include length and width of exterior walls only.
- Include bars, walls, partitions, entrances/exits, storage.
- North orientation.
- Separate diagram for each floor (if multiple levels).
- Need not be to scale.
- Exterior areas must show type of fencing walls, etc.
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Business Documentation#
Corporate (if applicable):
- Certificate of Good Standing dated within last two years.
- Articles of Organization.
Partnership (if applicable):
- Partnership agreement (except for husband-wife partnerships)
- Certificate of co-partnership (if applicable).
Limited Liability Company (if applicable):
- Certificate of Good Standing dated within last two years.
- Articles of Organization.
- Attach copy of operating agreement (required if OTHER than sole member LLC or husband and wife LLC).
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Fee Schedule#
Check or money order for $50.00 payable to "City of Fort Collins" or via City Pay Portal.
Check or money order for $71.25 payable to "Colorado Department of Revenue" or via State Pay Portal.
Tasting Permit#
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Apply#
Complete the Tasting Permit Application.
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Proof of Training#
List of employees that have completed required training, including date when training was completed.
- Tastings shall be conducted only by a person who has completed a server training program that meets the standards established by the Liquor Enforcement Division in the Department of Revenue and who is either a retail liquor store licensee or a liquor-licensed drugstore licensee, or an employee of a licensee, and only on a licensed premise.
Attach a written Control Plan demonstrating how tastings will be conducted to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Include diagrams if necessary.
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List of Scheduled Tasting#
- Schedule must include dates, times of tastings, and assigned server.
- The licensee may deviate from the approved schedule provided that:
- (1) the licensee gives the City Clerk and the City’s liquor enforcement officer seven (7) days prior written notice of such deviation; and
- (2) such deviation does not violate any provision of the City Code, the Colorado Liquor Code, Code of Regulations or any other state law or municipal ordinance or regulation
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Pay Fees#
Initial Application Fee $150 OR Renewal Application Fee $50.
- Payable by check or money order to "City of Fort Collins" or via City Pay Portal.
Retail Warehouse#
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Apply#
Complete the Instruction Sheet for Permit Application and Report of Changes.
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Pay Fees#
There is no City fee, only a State fee payable via the State Online Pay Portal.
Be sure to include the State receipt with your application.
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Submit Materials#
Email the completed application to liquorlicensing@fcgov.com, then make an appointment for staff to review your application.
Retail Establishment Permit (Application & Renewal)#
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Complete the Retail Establishment Permit Initial Application and Renewal form (DR 8459), following the instructions below.
This type of permit is for either an Art Gallery or a Retail Establishment as defined below. Pay and appointment links at the top of this page and instructions on How To Apply.
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Art Gallery: is a retail establishment that primarily intends to exhibit and offer for sale works of fine art or precious or semiprecious metals or stones.
- Fill out Section B on the application.
- Include items listed under Section D.
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Retail Establishment: is an establishment that has the primary purpose of selling goods or services to the public and that: (I) conducts business at a physical building in Colorado; and (II) derives less than fifty percent (50%) of the establishment's gross sales of goods and services from the sale of food.
- Fill out Section C on the application.
- Include items listed under Section D.
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Art Gallery: is a retail establishment that primarily intends to exhibit and offer for sale works of fine art or precious or semiprecious metals or stones.
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Art Gallery: is a retail establishment that primarily intends to exhibit and offer for sale works of fine art or precious or semiprecious metals or stones.
- Pay City ($203.75) fee. SAVE RECEIPT.
- Pay portals on the home page at fcgov.com/liquor.
- Pay City ($203.75) fee. SAVE RECEIPT.
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Retail Establishment: is an establishment that has the primary purpose of selling goods or services to the public and that: (I) conducts business at a physical building in Colorado; and (II) derives less than fifty percent (50%) of the establishment's gross sales of goods and services from the sale of food.
- Pay City ($203.75) fee. SAVE RECEIPT.
- Pay portals on the home page at fcgov.com/liquor.
- Pay City ($203.75) fee. SAVE RECEIPT.
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Art Gallery: is a retail establishment that primarily intends to exhibit and offer for sale works of fine art or precious or semiprecious metals or stones.
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Email the completed materials (full lists below) to liquorlicensing@fcgov.com, then make an appointment for staff to review your application.
Art Gallery: is a retail establishment that primarily intends to exhibit and offer for sale works of fine art or precious or semiprecious metals or stones.
- Completed application -- Retail Establishment Permit Application and Renewal (DR 8459)
- Receipt showing you have paid City fees ($203.75)
- A short narrative of how servers will ensure underage or visibly intoxicated patrons are not served
Retail Establishment: is an establishment that has the primary purpose of selling goods or services to the public and that: (I) conducts business at a physical building in Colorado; and (II) derives less than fifty percent (50%) of the establishment's gross sales of goods and services from the sale of food.
- Completed application -- Retail Establishment Permit Application and Renewal (DR 8459)
- Receipt showing you have paid City fees ($203.75)
- A short narrative of how servers will ensure underage or visibly intoxicated patrons are not served
- Link to state form -- Retail Establishment Permit Application and Renewal (DR 8459).
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