Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine License

Required Documents List:

APPLICATION (State Form DR8403):

  1. Complete State Form DR8403.
  2. Provide copy of Sales Tax License.
  3. Attach appropriate fees.
  4. Attach diagram of the premises to be licensed:
    • Maximum size of 8½ x 11 inches.
    • Dimensions included (does not have to be to scale). Exterior areas should show control (fences, walls, etc.).
    • Separate diagram for each floor (if multiple levels).
    • Bold/Outlined Licensed Premises.
    • Indicate “North” with an arrow.

PROOF OF POSSESSION OF PROPERTY:

  1. Deed, lease, or assignment of lease:
    • Executed and signed by all parties involved.
    • Exact name of applicant only (matching question #2 of application).
    • Lease must have termination date (one year needed).
    • Legal description for the location of the proposed licensed premises.

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS:

  1. Purchase agreement or stock transfer agreement.
  2. Notes and/or loans (copies attached).
  3. Affidavit on source of all funds invested (if applicable).

SOLE PROPRIETOR/HUSBAND AND WIFE PARTNERSHIP (if applicable):

  1. Complete State Form DR4679.
  2. Copy of State issued Driver’s License or Colorado Identification Card for each applicant.

PARTNERSHIP APPLICANT (if applicable):

  1. Partnership Agreement (general or limited).
  2. Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office: (303-894-2200) or https://www.coloradosos.gov.

CORPORATE DOCUMENTS (if applicable):

  1. Certificate of Incorporation from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office: (303-894-2200) or https://www.coloradosos.gov.
  2. Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office: (303-894-2200) or https://www.coloradosos.gov.
  3. Certificate of Authorization if a foreign corporation (out of state applicants only).

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DOCUMENTS (if applicable):

  1. Articles of Organization from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office: (303-894-2200) or https://www.coloradosos.gov.
  2. Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office: (303-894-2200) or https://www.coloradosos.gov.
  3. Operating Agreement.
  4. Certificate of Authorization if foreign LLC (out of state applicants only).

BACKGROUND INFORMATION (not required if State Master File):

Required for individuals with more than 10% ownership: officers, directors, partners, members.

  1. Individual History Record (State Form DR8404-I).
  2. Fingerprint receipt (information below).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: Submit original documentation and fee(s) to the Clerk to the Board Department, Citizens Service Center, 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

EMAIL: Please provide an email address for license renewal correspondence.

FINGERPRINTING: Vendor & Appointment Scheduling Websites:

IdentoGO: (855) 539-5539
https://uenroll.identogo.com/workflows/25YQHT
Use code 25YQHT.

Colorado Fingerprinting: (720) 292-2722, Toll Free (833) 224-2227
https://www.coloradofingerprinting.com/cabs/
Use Code C030LIQI.

COLORADO LIQUOR AND BEER CODE: https://sbg.colorado.gov/liquor-enforcement-laws-rules-regulations

FEES: https://clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/July-2024-State-and-County-Fee-License-List-for-Liquor-Accessible.pdf

*Note: State fees are subject to change and may not be accurately reflected in the link above. Please see the State of Colorado’s website https://sbg.colorado.gov/liquor to check for the latest information concerning State fees. State collects 85% of the local license fee for the old age pension fund pursuant to C.R.S. § 44-3-505(3), see Section B of DR8404.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT
THE CLERK TO THE BOARD DEPARTMENT AT (719) 520-6430
OR EMAIL CARCTB@ELPASOCO.COM