Liquor and Beer Licenses

To acquire a liquor/beer license at an unlicensed location, an entity must complete a new application packet.

THE PROCESS TO OBTAIN A LIQUOR LICENSE TAKES 4 - 6 MONTHS

New Application Packet (does not include Fermented Malt Beverage)

• Colorado Department of Revenue Application(PDF, 402KB)
• Colorado Department of Revenue Individual History Record(PDF, 207KB)
• City of Lakewood New Application Forms(PDF, 1MB)

New Fermented Malt Beverage Application Packet

• Colorado Department of Revenue Fermented Malt Beverage Application(PDF, 410KB)
• Colorado Department of Revenue Individual History Record(PDF, 207KB)
• City of Lakewood New Application Forms(PDF, 1MB)

To transfer an existing liquor/beer license, an entity must complete a transfer of ownership application packet.

THE PROCESS TO OBTAIN A LIQUOR LICENSE TAKES 4-6 MONTHS

Transfer of Ownership Liquor Application (does not include Fermented Malt Beverage)

• Colorado Department of Revenue Application(PDF, 402KB)
• Colorado Department of Revenue Individual History Record(PDF, 207KB)
• Colorado Department of Revenue Affidavit of Transfer and Statement of Compliance(PDF, 11KB)
• Transfer of Ownership Retail Liquor Application Forms(PDF, 1MB)

Transfer of Ownership Fermented Malt Beverage Application

• Colorado Department of Revenue Application(PDF, 410KB)
• Colorado Department of Revenue Individual History Record(PDF, 207KB)
• Colorado Department of Revenue Affidavit of Transfer and Statement of Compliance(PDF, 11KB)
• Transfer of Ownership Fermented Malt Beverage Application Forms(PDF, 1MB)

Liquor/Beer renewal process

All liquor/beer licensees must register a manager with the City of Lakewood. Managers of the following types of licenses must pass a background investigation:

• Hotel & Restaurant
• Lodging & Entertainment
• Club
• Tavern

Manager Registration Application Packet (hotel/restaurant and tavern licenses)

• Colorado Department of Revenue Permit Application and Report of Changes(PDF, 223KB)
• Colorado Department of Revenue Individual History Record(PDF, 207KB)
• Background Investigation Report for Managers(PDF, 204KB)

Manager Registration (all other licenses)

• Manager Application(PDF, 22KB)

Any changes to the licensed premises, management, corporate officers, directors, shareholders, or managing members should be reported to the City Clerk’s Office immediately to ensure compliance with local and state laws and regulations. 

 Limited Liability and Corporate Report of Changes Application Packet

• Colorado Department of Revenue LLC and Corporate Report of Changes Application(PDF, 194KB)
• Colorado Department of Revenue Individual History Record(PDF, 207KB) (if adding new members, stockholders, or officers)
• Background Investigation Report(PDF, 386KB) (if adding new members, stockholders, or officers)

Modification of Premises

• City of Lakewood Information Page(PDF, 89KB)
• Colorado Department of Revenue Report of Changes Application(PDF, 223KB)

Change in Location

• City of Lakewood Requirements(PDF, 89KB)
• Colorado Department of Revenue Report of Changes Application(PDF, 223KB)

An alcohol beverage tastings permit allows a retail liquor store or liquor-licensed drugstore to conduct sample tastings of alcoholic beverages within their establishment.

Alcohol Tastings Permit Application(PDF, 676KB)

A special event permit allows qualified nonprofit entities or political candidates to sell, serve, or distribute alcoholic beverages during fundraising events.

Special Event Cover Sheet(PDF, 93KB)

Special Event Application(PDF, 281KB)

Colorado Department of Revenue Special Event Brochure(PDF, 201KB)