New Liquor License

Licensing Process

The liquor license process can generally take up to four months to complete, depending on how or what you are applying for. Therefore, you must communicate with the City Clerk's office far in advance of your intended opening date. Failure to file applications in a timely manner may result in a delay in obtaining your liquor license.

The City Clerk's office requests that you please call to make an appointment to review your application.  Please call Deputy City Clerk Robin Eaton at 303-235-2816 or email at reaton@ci.wheatridge.co.us


Since approval of a liquor license is a two-tier approval process in the State of Colorado, you may want to visit the State of Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division's website for more information.

For further information of the licensing process click here

Liquor License Applicants

Complete application packet, including State of Colorado form DR-8404

Fermented Malt Beverage License Applicants

Complete application packet, including State of Colorado form DR-8403

Required Forms for Either License

Additional City Department Requirements

It is recommended by the City Clerk's Office for all applicants to contact the following Departments / Divisions regarding additional information and/or licenses that might be required as part of the liquor license application:

  • Sales Tax / Business Licensing - (303) 235-2820
  • Community Development - (303) 235-2846

New Liquor License Fees Due at Time of Application

APPLICATION FEE:  One Time Non-Refundable

State of Colorado $1100.00 (subject to change)

Concurrent Review, State of Colorado $1200.00 (subject to change)

City of Wheat Ridge $ 750.00

BACKGROUND CHECK:

NOW BEING DONE BY CBI VENDORS: PLEASE CHECK WITH IDENTOGO, COLORADO FINGERPRINTING OR CBI FOR LIST OF VENDORS.

NEEDS AND DESIRES SURVEY (REQUIRED BY THE LIQUOR AUTHORITY BOARD)

Check with City Clerks office


Additional Liquor License Fees Due at Time of Application

(DETERMINED BY LIQUOR LICENSE TYPE)

Hotel & Restaurant - Lodging Entertainment License

State of Colorado $500.00

City of Wheat Ridge $ 75.00

Tavern License

State of Colorado $500.00

City of Wheat Ridge $ 75.00

Retail Liquor Store License

State of Colorado $227.50

City of Wheat Ridge $ 22.50

Beer & Wine License

State of Colorado $351.25

City of Wheat Ridge $ 48.75

Brew Pub Vintners Restaurant Distillery Pub License

State of Colorado $750.00

City of Wheat Ridge $75.00

Club License

State of Colorado $308.75

City of Wheat Ridge $ 41.25

Fermented Malt Beverage (FMB) (Beer) On or Fermented Malt Beverages & Wine (FMBW) Off Premises License

State of Colorado $96.25

City of Wheat Ridge $ 3.75


The City Clerk's Office requests that you please call to make an appointment to review your application

Call or email Deputy City Clerk Robin Eaton at:

303-235-2816 or

Email