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Alcohol & Beer Licenses

What do I need to do to sell beer or alcohol in my place of business (on the premises)?

To serve beer or alcohol within your place of business, you must get a license from both the City and the State of Utah, Division of Alcohol Beverage Control (DABC). The DABC will require a signed local consent form from the City and a copy of your Business License Certificate.

Contact the DABC for the state packet and information at 1625 South 900 West, or phone 801.977.6800.

Background Checks are required for all Beer and Liquor Licenses. Complete Beer and Liquor Consumption Individual License form and submit to the Business License Office.

What types of beer or alcohol licenses are there?

Salt Lake City Corporation has the following classifications for beer and alcohol. Click the class title to read the ordinance. The section of the City Code you should read is in parentheses.

Class 'A' Beer License (Section 6.08.040)	Beer sold in original containers, to be consumed off the premises, such as grocery stores and convenience stores
Class 'B' Beer License (Section 6.08.050)	Beer to be consumed on the premises, not to exceed 30% of gross sales, such as restaurants
Class 'C' Beer License (Section 6.08.060)	Beer to be consumed on the premises, for customers over 21 years of age, such as taverns and beer bars
Class 'D' Beer License - Special Event (Section 6.08.070)	Special events for bona fide corporations, churches, political organizations, associations or a subordinate lodge, chapter, convention, civic or community enterprise, non-profit fundraiser
Class 'E' Beer License (Section 6.08.080)	Beer sold for consumption on publicly owned recreational facilities
Class 'F' Beer License (Section 6.08.081)	Restaurant-type establishments that brew beer, such as brew pubs
Temporary Beer (Section 6.08.090)	Class B Restaurant, Class C Beer, Class B Private Club, and Class C Private Club - 30 days or less
Liquor Consumption License (Section 6.16.010)	Consumption of liquor on the premises - restaurants
Private Club - Class B (Section 5.50.010)	Any social club, recreational or athletic association or kindred association that restricts activities to a clientele or group other than the general public and secures a club liquor license from the State in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. Must be consumed on the premises.
Location Restrictions The permissible locations of establishments licensed with either a Class C beer license, a Class B or C private club license, or a temporary Class C beer license or a temporary Class B or C private club license, or any combination thereof, shall be determined by geographical proximity to each other. To see location examples, click on: Examples for Private Clubs, Taverns, and Brew Pubs. You can also view the different alcohol districts by clicking on: Liquor District Map To read the code, click here and go to Section 6.08.120.
New License Class A Beer Class B Beer Class C Beer Class F Beer When applying for a new license, you must complete: Salt Lake City Corporation Application for New Business and Regulatory License Salt Lake City Corporation Application for Retail Beer/Liquor Consumption License Salt Lake City Corporation Beer and Liquor Consumption Individual Application (Each owner, partner, or manager must also complete the Application Verification form. The form must be signed and notarized. In addition, the Waiver of Confidentiality of Records (at the end of the form) must be signed and the signature witnessed.) Local Consent form from the State of Utah, Division of Alcohol Beverage Control (UDABC) for on-premises consumption. NOTE: Out of State corporate officers and directors may fill out the Addendum to Salt Lake City Corporation's Application for Beer/Liquor Consumption License. You must also contact the UDABC for State requirements regarding on-premises consumption. They will require that a Local Consent form be signed off by the City.
Renewal Class A Beer Class B Beer Class C Beer Class F Beer When renewing your beer/liquor consumption license, you will need: Salt Lake City Corporation Application for Retail Beer/Liquor Consumption License Salt Lake City Corporation Beer and Liquor Consumption Individual Application (Each owner, partner, or manager must also complete the Application Verification form. The form must be signed and notarized. In addition, the Waiver of Confidentiality of Records (at the end of the form) must be signed and the signature witnessed.) Local Consent form from the State of Utah, Division of Alcohol Beverage Control (DABC) for on-premises consumption. NOTE: Out of State corporate officers and directors may fill out the Addendum to Salt Lake City Corporation's Application for Beer/Liquor Consumption License. If you need additional information, please call our office at 801.535.6644.
Temporary Beer Class D Beer Class E Beer  Temporary Class B Beer - Restaurant Temporary Class C Beer – Tavern Temporary Class B Private Club Temporary Class C Private Club When applying for a new or renewing a Temporary Beer License, you will need: Salt Lake City Corporation Application for New Business and Regulatory License Salt Lake City Corporation Application for Retail Beer/Liquor Consumption License, including the dates of sale The person responsible for the event must complete the Salt Lake City Corporation Beer and Liquor Consumption Individual Application form. The form must be signed and notarized. In addition, the Waiver of Confidentiality of Records (at the end of the form) must be signed and the signature witnessed.)
Private Club - Class B When applying for a new or renewing a Private Club license, the Private Club Registration form must be completed and notarized. NOTE: State law requires a minimum of five individuals, officers or directors. Each officer, director or manager must complete an Application Verification form. Each application and registration form must be notarized. You must also contact the UDABC for state requirements. Private Club Registration Private Club Individual Application