Liquor License Transfer of Ownership

Required Document List:

APPLICATION (State Form DR8404 or DR8403):

  1. Complete all sections on either form DR8404 or form DR8403 based on type of license.
    • State form DR8404 is for Liquor Retail License.
    • State form DR8403 is for Fermented Malt Beverage/Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License.
  2. Provide copy of State Sales Tax License.
  3. Attach appropriate fees (see Section L.).
  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.
    • Kitchen – identified if Hotel & Restaurant.
    • Indicate “North” with an arrow.
  5. Applicants applying for a Liquor Licensed Drugstore:
    • Provide proof that at least twenty percent of the licensee’s gross annual income derived from total sales during the prior twelve months at the drugstore premises for which a new license is sought is from the sale of food items, as defined by the State licensing authority.

PROOF OF POSSESSION OF PROPERTY:

  1. Deed, lease, or assignment of lease:
    • 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 to be attached).
  3. Affidavit on source of all funds invested (if applicable).

WHOLESALER AFFIDAVITS (State Form DR8004):

  1. State Form DR8004 for the purposes of complying with section 44-3-303(1)(d), C.R.S.
  2. The state or a local licensing authority shall not approve a transfer of ownership until the applicant files with the local licensing authority. Each wholesaler that has sold alcohol beverages to the transferor must confirm they have been paid in full for all alcohol beverages delivered to the transferor.

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

  1. State Form DR4679.
  2. Copy of State issue 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 those with more than 10% ownership: officers, directors, partners,
members.

  1. Individual History Record (State Form DR8404-I).
  2. Fingerprint receipt (see Section K.3.).

MANAGER INFORMATION:

All On-Premises Licensees:

  1. Color photo (front facial). Include the name, position, and month/year when
    the photo was taken.
  2. Licensee’s Statement Regarding Knowledge of Colorado Liquor Laws.
  3. Hotel & Restaurant (H&R), Tavern, and Lodging & Entertainment only:
    • $30.00 payable to El Paso County Clerk and Recorder.
    • $30.00 payable to the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Liquor Licensed Drugstore:

  1. Liquor Licensed Drugstore Manager’s Permit:
    • State Form DR8000.
    • $200.00 payable to the Colorado Department of Revenue ($100.00
      application fee and $100.00 permit fee).
    • Individual History Record (State Form DR8404-I).
    • Color photo (front facial). Include the name, position, and month/year
      when the photo was taken.
    • Certification as a responsible alcohol beverage vendor.
    • Licensee’s Statement Regarding Knowledge of Colorado Liquor/Beer Laws.
    • Fingerprint receipt (see Section K.3.).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

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

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 accurate in the link above. Please see the State of Colorado’s website https://sbg.colorado.gov/liquor to check for the latest information about 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