Liquor

Welcome to the Liquor licensing division of the Department of Excise and Licenses. Colorado liquor and beer retail licenses are issued by the city and the state licensing authorities.

To get a license that has been expired for more than 90 days but fewer than 180 days reissued, fill out form DR-8407.

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Learn more about public hearings

Public hearings

View the schedule of public hearings

This schedule might not be comprehensive and is only intended to serve as a guide. For more information about liquor and cabaret license hearings, contact your city councilperson or your registered neighborhood organization.

Notice of Rulemaking

The Director of the Department of Excise and Licenses is considering the adoption of proposed rules and regulations establishing city-established consumption areas where adults 21 years of age and older may consume alcohol takeout beverages. Read the proposed rules(PDF, 349KB). On May 16, 2025, at 9 a.m., the Department will hold a public hearing on the proposed rules. Attend the virtual hearing using this link: https://denvergov-org.zoom.us/j/82165716743. Public testimony will be taken during the hearing. You can also email comments to exlpolicy@denvergov.org. Comments are due by noon on May 16, 2025.

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Arts liquor license

Information on how to submit an application for an arts liquor license.

Bed and breakfast permit

Information on how to submit an application for a bed and breakfast permit.

Beer and wine license

Information on how to submit an application for a beer and wine liquor license.

Brew pub license

Information on how to submit an application for a brew pub license.

Cabaret license

Information on how to submit a cabaret application.

Change in corporate or limited liability structure

Information on how to submit a report of changes for a liquor license.

Club license

Information on how to submit an application for a club liquor license.

Fermented malt beverage and wine license

Information on how to submit an application for fermented malt beverage and wine license.

Festival permits

Information on how to submit notification for a state festival permit.

Hotel and restaurant

Information on how to submit an application for a hotel and restaurant liquor license.

Hotel and restaurant with optional premises

Information on how to submit an application for a hotel and restaurant with optional premises liquor license.

Liquor common consumption

Information on liquor common consumption licenses, policy and procedures.

Liquor licenses policies and procedures

Liquor licenses policies and procedures.

Lodging/entertainment liquor license

Information on how to submit an application for a lodging/entertainment liquor license.

Report of changes

Information on how to submit an application for a report of changes on a liquor license. Change in trade name, change in corporation name, modification of premises, transfer of location and change of manager or registration of manager for a tavern, hotel and restaurant, lodging & netertainment liquor license.

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