New Retail Liquor License

Required Documents List:

APPLICATION (State Form DR8404):

  1. Complete State Form DR8404.
  2. Attach appropriate fees (see Section K).
  3. Provide copy of State Sales Tax License.
  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 evidence 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:
    • 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 AGREEMENT (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 (see Section J.3.).

MANAGER INFORMATION:

All On-Premises Licensees:

  1. Color photograph (front facial). Include name, position, and month/year when 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:
    • Complete 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 photograph (front facial). Include name, position, and month/year when photo was taken.
    • Certification as a responsible alcohol beverage vendor.
    • Licensee’s Statement Regarding Knowledge of Colorado Liquor/Beer Laws.
    • Fingerprint receipt (see Section J.3.).

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