New Liquor License

Process:

• The process generally takes two to three months.

• Applications are submitted to the Town Clerk.

• A hearing will be set at least 30 days after a complete application has been submitted.

• Applicant must file a Petition showing needs and desires of neighborhood (see below)

• The Town will post the hearing notice at the location and in the newspaper.

• Local approval will be sent to the State, and once the State approval and a certificate of occupancy is obtained, the license will be issued.

Prior to submittal, ensure you comply with multiple interests and Distance Restrictions.

Distance Restrictions:

• New Retail Liquor Stores (RLS) and Liquor Licensed Drug Stores (LLDS):   Must be at least 1,500 feet from another RLS or LLDS.  
• New Fermented Malt Beverage (FMB) licenses:  Must be at least 500 feet from an RLS and 1,500 from an LLDS. 
• New liquor licenses must be 500' feet from schools operating prior to October 31, 2018 unless the school signs a waiver.
• There are no distance restrictions to schools that began operating after October 31, 2018.
• State-only issued liquor licenses do not have a distance restriction (i.e., Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries)

• Application  (or  Fermented Malt Beverage application)
• Attachments listed on application
• Fill out if you are a sole proprietor or if you are a husband and wife partnership
• Copies of: 
  • Drivers license
  • Local sales tax and business license
  • TTB permit (if Brewpub license) 

• Individual history report 
• Fingerprints - Click on location to schedule 

• Diagram 8 1/2" x 11" of Licensed Premise marked as follows:

• All levels, if applicable
• Dimensions
• Exits
• Kitchen area
• Liquor storage area
• Outdoor areas including fences, etc.
• Outline entire area that is to be licensed in BOLD

• Certification that all servers have completed TIPS training (list of trainers)
• Local fees payable to Town of Castle Rock - may be paid online
  • Application fee (see below)
  • $75 for operating manager (if not owner)
• State fees payable to the Colorado Department of Revenue
  • Application fee (see below)
  • $75 for operating manager (if not owner)
  • $100 if you request a Concurrent Review (state begins reviewing during 30 day waiting period)

Due 5 Days prior to the Hearing:

• Petition and report for the district in which the business is located 

Master files

If this is a Master File, submit a letter from the State that confirms your Master File. If you have a Master File and have already submitted fingerprints to the State, you do not need to submit fingerprints or the fingerprint fee to the Town Clerk's Office. 

Upon approval by the State and confirmation of a certificate of occupancy, a license will be issued.
 

New application fee (includes application and license fees)

	Town of Castle Rock	Colorado Department of Revenue
Concurrent Review by State		$100.00 in addition to fees below
Art Gallery Permit	$103.75	$71.25
Art License	$1,041.25	$908.75
Beer and Wine License	$1,048.75	$901.25
Brew-Pub License	$1,075.00	$1,300.00
Club License	$1,041.25	$858.75
Hotel and Restaurant License	$1,075.00	$1,050.00
Liquor Licensed Drugstore Manager Permit Registration Additional Liquor Licensed Drugstore	$1,022.50 $1,022.50	$777.50  $100.00 $977.50
Lodging & Entertainment License	$1,075.00	$1050.00
Fermented Malt Beverage License	$1,003.75	$646.25
Retail Liquor Store License	$1,022.50	$777.50
Tavern License	$1,075.00	$1,050.00

There are several other licenses not listed, as we do not currently have these in Castle Rock:  Campus Liquor Complex, Distillery Pub, Optional Premise, Racetrack, Resort Complex, Retail Gaming Tavern, and Vinters Restaurant.

Note:  Importer, Manufacturer, and Wholesaler licenses are licensed only through the State.

Submit all items to the Town Clerk's Office

Modification of premise

• Form DR8442
• Attachments listed on application
• Diagram 8 1/2" x 11" of Licensed Premise marked as follows (all levels if applicable):
  • Dimensions
  • Exits
  • Kitchen area
  • Liquor storage area
  • Outdoor areas including fences, etc
  • Outline entire area that is to be licensed in BOLD
• Amended lease agreement if expanding or decreasing area
• $150 for Permanent Modification to the Colorado Department of Revenue -OR-
• $300 for Temporary Modification to the Colorado Department of Revenue

Manager change

• Form DR8442 with requested attachments

• Individual history report 
• Fingerprints - Click on location to schedule 
Must use Codes below depending on which service you use:
Colorado Fingerprinting - use CBI Unique ID #5026LLQH  
Identogo - use Service Code 25YQ6K, CBI Account CONCJ5026 


• $75 to the Colorado Department of Revenue ($100 if it is a Liquor Licensed Drugstore)
• $75 to the Town of Castle Rock (can pay online)  
• Certification that all servers have completed TIPS training (list of trainers)

Location changes

• Current location must be within Castle Rock
• Form DR8442 with requested attachments
• Lease agreement
• Diagram 8 1/2" x 11" of Licensed Premise marked as follows (all levels if applicable):
  • Dimensions
  • Exits
  • Kitchen area
  • Liquor storage area
  • Outdoor areas including fences, etc
  • Outline entire area that is to be licensed in BOLD
• $150 to the Colorado Department of Revenue
• $750 to the Town of Castle Rock (can pay online)  

New location will be posted for a public hearing date at least 30 days from the date your complete application is submitted and 10 days prior to the hearing date.  Applicants are responsible to ensure the notice remains posted until after the hearing.
  

Prior to the hearing for location change

• Must submit a petition and report for the district in which the business is located
• Certification that all servers have completed TIPS training (list of trainers)

Petition companies

• Oedipus Inc., 303-661-0638
• Liquor Licensing Professionals, 719-390-8844, email
• Esquire Petitioning Services, 303-331-8600, email 

Upon approval by the Liquor Licensing Authority and the Colorado Department of Revenue as well as confirmation of a certificate of occupancy and compliance, a license will be issued. 
 

All other changes

• Application
• $50 to the Colorado Department of Revenue
   
  

Corporate/LLC Change

• Application
• $100 (per person) to the Town of Castle Rock (can pay online) 
• If Master file - another check for $500 to the Colorado Department of Revenue

Permits are issued for specific dates, times and for areas indicated in the diagram only.  No adjustments may be made after approval. 

Special Event Permit authorizes

• The sale of alcohol beverages at a private event by the drink
• The sale or serving of alcohol beverages to the public by the drink

Permits are required if:

• The event is open to the public or has been publicly advertised 
• Alcohol is being sold or being given away.
• Admission is being charged which includes alcohol.

Important to remember

• Applicants are liable for any violations of liquor leaving the premise or outside liquor entering the premise
• Applicants are liable for any violations of underage serving or over-serving patrons
• Alcohol must be purchased from a licensed wholesaler, retail liquor store, liquor licensed drugstore, brewpub, distillery pub or vintner’s restaurant
• Donated alcohol can now be sold by the drink; it must be from a licensed wholesaler, retail liquor store, liquor licensed drugstore, brewpub, distillery pub or vintner’s restaurant
• Net profits of liquor sales after expenses must be retained by the applicant
• Food or snacks must be available for purchase or complimentary
• Each nonprofit is limited to holding 15 events per year in Colorado
• Raffles require you to hold a Bingos and Raffles license, issued by the Colorado Secretary of State

Applicants for Special Event Permits must be one of the following

• Nonprofit incorporated pursuant to Colorado law for purposes of a social, fraternal, patriotic, political or athletic nature.
• Regularly nonprofit chartered branch, lodge or chapter of national organization or society.
• Regularly established religious or philanthropic institution.
• Political candidate who has filed the necessary reports with the Colorado Secretary of State.
• Municipality-owned arts facilities including special districts at which productions of an artistic or cultural nature are held.
• All applicants, including municipal, county or special district organizations, are limited to holding 15 events per year in the State of Colorado.

Applying for a Special Event Permit

For events on private property (non-Town property - streets or parks, etc.)

• Special Event Liquor Permit Application
  
• Questionnaire
• Diagram 8 ½” x 11” showing dimensions of the following: 
  
  • Exits
  • Outlining boundaries
  • Type of boundary / fencing, signage and staffing to ensure no liquor is leaving the premise or outside liquor entering the premise
• Contract for use of premise
• Certificate of Good Standing for Non-Profit issued by Secretary of State (obtain from website - Nonprofit Search)
• Mobile vendors must be inspected by the Fire Department
• Political candidates - copies of reports and statements filed with the Secretary of State
• $25 payable to Town of Castle Rock (can pay online) 

For events on public property, streets, or facilities:

• All Items listed for private events
• Online application: Submit your online application at Hosting an Event
• Insurance certificate with Town named as additional insured with Liquor rider
• Security contract (Police determine if police contract or security company is used - email)
• Approved Street Closure from Public Works (if applicable)
• If at Miller Park - contract with beverage service (email)
• Certification that all servers have completed TIPS training (list of trainers)

Known TIPS Instructors:

Flying Horse Catering, 303-688-4321, email
Oedipus Inc., 303-661-0638
Liquor Licensing Professionals, 719-390-8844, email
Esquire Petitioning Services, 303-331-8600, email

Tasting permits

• Tasting permits are approved by the local authority, the Town of Castle Rock
• Retail liquor stores may conduct up to 104 tastings in-store, per year
• Dates must run concurrently with your license
• No more than four tastings may be scheduled in a one week period
• Tastings may be scheduled for five hours or less between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Changes must be submitted to the Town Clerk at least 72 hours in advance

What to submit for tasting permit 

• Completed tasting permit application
• $200 fee payable to the Town of Castle Rock (can pay online) 
• TIPS certification training documentation for servers
• Tasting schedule including dates and times

• The purchase of a business with a liquor license necessitates the liquor license be transferred to the new owner.

• Applications are submitted to the Town Clerk.

• A temporary permit can be requested to allow the applicant to continue operating while awaiting license approval for a fee of $100 payable to the Colorado Department of Revenue.

• Local approval will be sent to the State, and once the State approval and a certificate of occupancy is obtained, the license will be issued.

 Submit to the Town Clerk:

• Application (or Fermented Malt Beverage application)
• Attachments listed on the application
• Fill out if you are a sole proprietor or if you are a husband and wife partnership
• Affidavit of transfer
• Wholesaler Affidavit of Compliance
• Temporary permit application (if desired)
• Copies of:
  • Drivers license
  • Local sales tax and business license
  • TTB permit (if Brewpub license)

• Individual history report 
• Fingerprints - Click on location to schedule 
Must use Codes below depending on which service you use:
Colorado Fingerprinting - use CBI Unique ID #5026LLQH  
Identogo - use Service Code 25YQ6K, CBI Account CONCJ5026 

• Diagram 8 1/2" x 11" of Licensed Premise marked as follows:  

• Outline entire area that is to be licensed in BOLD
• All levels, if applicable
• Dimensions
• Exits
• Kitchen area
• Liquor storage area
• Outdoor areas including fences, etc.

• Certification that all servers have completed TIPS training (list of trainers)
• Local fees payable to Town of Castle Rock (can pay online) 
  • Application fee (see below)
  • $75 for operating manager (if not owner)
  • $100 if request Temporary permit
• State fees payable to Colorado Department of Revenue
  • Application fee (see below)
  • $75 for operating manager (if not owner)