In addition to obtaining a General Business/Sales and Use Tax License, which can be obtained using our online portal, businesses that will be selling/serving liquor are also required to obtain the appropriate Liquor License.
There are several different types of Liquor Licenses (see fee schedule):
- Art
- Beer & Wine
- Brew Pub
- Club
- Distillery Pub
- Hotel & Restaurant
- Liquor-Licensed Drugstore
- Lodging & Entertainment
- Optional Premises
- Retail Liquor Store
- Tavern
- Vintner's Restaurant
- FMB and Wine Retail
- FMB Off Premises or On Premises
For a description of each type of license refer to the Colorado Liquor Code Part 4.
To apply for a new or transferred liquor license the information and required forms can be found here. For any questions please contact the City Clerk's office in person, by phone 303-658-2161 or licensing@cityofwestminster.us .
Two copies of the application packet must be submitted to the City Clerk's office first for review and local approval.
For specific Westminster liquor licensing requirements, refer to Title V, Chapter 14 of the Westminster Municipal Code.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITTasting Permit