LICENSES

The following licenses are available through the City Clerk's Office, Civic Center South, 480 S. Allison Pkwy.

For more information, call 303-987-7080, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekdays.

LIQUOR LICENSING
The sale and dispensing of alcohol is a strictly regulated industry in the State of Colorado and involves dual jurisdictions: the Colorado Department of Revenue and the local authority. In Lakewood, liquor licensing is administered by the City Clerk's Office.

Obtaining a liquor license:
The time period involved in obtaining a new liquor license is approximately 4-5 months. Online application packets are available for download or you may pick one up at the City Clerk's Office. Review and acceptance of applications are done by appointment only for those in the metropolitan Denver area. All others may submit their application by mail. If you are unfamiliar with the length and detail involved with a liquor application, it is recommended that you contact the City Clerk's Office to review the packet to ensure a smooth process.

CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LICENSE

To sell Christmas trees in Lakewood any person, firm or corporation must first obtain a Christmas Tree License. Retail nurserys are exempt.

Packets containing an application and additional
documents required for a Christmas Tree License may be
obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Applications are not
accepted prior to November 1. Application fees must be
paid in cash or cashier's check. Fees include a $50 non-refundable application fee, $50 license fee and $50 lot deposit fee. The $50 lot deposit fee is returned to the applicant if the lot is cleaned and left in an acceptable condition.

AMUSEMENT ARCADE LICENSE

Individual's Background Investigation Packet
Report of Changes

An amusement arcade is a business where an individual, association, partnership, corporation of limited liability company maintains more than 14 amusement devices.  An amusement device means any device which, upon insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate or disc, or payment of a consideration, may be used by the public for use as a game, entertainment, amusement, a test of skill, either mental or physical, whether or not registering a score; but shall not include radios, devices that provide music only, television carrying commercial broadcasts only, billiard tables, darts, bowling lanes, or fixed-stand coin-operated kiddie rides.  An Amusement Arcade must be licensed with the City of Lakewood.

Packets containing an application and additional documents required for an Amusement Arcade License may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. A background investigation is completed on all individuals listed on an application.

PAWNBROKER'S LICENSE

Individual's Background Investigation Packet
Out of State Residents (Contact the City Clerk's Office at 303-987-7086)
Manager's Registration
Corporate/Manager Changes

Any individual, partnership, or corporation engaging in the business of making contracts for purchase or purchase transactions must obtain a City of Lakewood Pawnbroker's License.

Packets containing an application and additional documents required for a Pawnbroker's License may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. A license is for one year from the date issued. Fees are: non-refundable application fee of $500, non-refundable annual license fee of $2,500. A background investigation is completed on all individuals listed on an application.

ADULT BUSINESS LICENSE - please call 303-987-7080

The Lakewood City Council has determined that licensing adult businesses is a legitimate and reasonable means of accountability to ensure that the operators of an adult business comply with reasonable regulations and to ensure that operators do not knowingly allow their establishments to be used as places of illegal activity. If you have any questions regarding Adult Business Licenses, please contact the City Clerk's Office.

NON-ALCOHOLIC DANCE CLUB - please call 303-987-7080