LIQUOR AND BEER LICENSES
Any business selling alcoholic beverages in the City and County of Broomfield must obtain a State liquor or beer license, a City and County liquor or beer license, and must comply with the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Broomfield Municipal Code, and the Local Licensing Authority Rules of Procedures
Since Colorado is a dual jurisdiction state, all application documents and required fees to both the City and County of Broomfield and the Colorado Department of Revenue must all be submitted to the City and County of Broomfield for local approval first. Once the application has been approved locally, it will be sent to the State for approval.
If you have any further questions, please contact cityclerk@broomfield.org or dor_led@state.co.us..
It is the responsibility of the applicant to review the Colorado Department of Revenue: Liquor Enforcement Laws, Rules, Regulations to ensure understanding of the requirements and regulations of alcohol licenses.
If you have rented or plan to rent a park shelter for a private event and wish to serve alcohol complete the Permit for Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Areas application and email to parkrental@broomfield.org.
Click on the tabs below for more information
- NEW APPLICATIONS
- TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
- RENEWALS
- MANAGER REGISTRATION & CHANGE OF MANAGER
- CHANGES TO EXISTING LICENSES
- ALCOHOL TASTING PERMIT
- SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMIT
- FINGERPRINTING
- FEES
- LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
- RESOURCES
NEW APPLICATIONS
An entity must complete a new application packet to acquire a new liquor or beer license at an unlicensed location.
An application for new liquor or beer licenses takes approximately 4-6 months to process, therefore it is recommended that applications are filed promptly to avoid any delays.
To ease the process and ensure prompt and efficient processing, complete all items on the checklist applicable to the license for which you are applying. If you have any questions contact the Clerk’s Office by emailing cityclerk@broomfield.org or calling 303-438-6332.
Once the application is deemed complete by the Clerk’s Office, the application will go before the Local Licensing Authority for approval.
1. LIQUOR APPLICATION PACKET
2. FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE ONLY APPLICATION PACKET
- City and County of Broomfield New Fermented Malt Beverage Application Checklist and Required Documents links
ADDITIONAL CITY AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS
Below are additional contacts that might be helpful in the licensing process.
- Sales Tax - 303.464.5811, salestax@broomfield.org
- Building - 303.438.6370, building@broomfield.org
- Health - 720.887.2220, publichealth@broomfield.org
- Planning - 303.438.6284, planning@broomfield.org
It is the responsibility of the applicant to review the Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Laws, Rules, Regulations to ensure understanding of the requirements of each license type and determine the license that will suit the needs of the business.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP APPLICATIONS
To transfer an existing liquor or beer license, an entity must complete a transfer application packet.
An application for a transfer of ownership of existing liquor or beer licenses takes approximately 2-3 months to process, therefore it is recommended that applications are filed promptly to avoid any delays.
To ease the process and ensure prompt and efficient processing, complete all items on the checklist applicable to the license for which you are applying. If you have any questions contact the Clerk’s Office by emailing cityclerk@broomfield.org or calling 303-438-6332.
Once the application is deemed complete by the Clerk’s Office, the application will go before the Local Licensing Authority for approval.
1. LIQUOR APPLICATION PACKET
2. FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE ONLY APPLICATION PACKET
- City and County of Broomfield Transfer Fermented Malt Beverage Application Checklist and Required Document links
ADDITIONAL CITY AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS
Below are additional contacts that might be helpful in the licensing process.
- Sales Tax - 303.464.5811, salestax@broomfield.org
- Building - 303.438.6370, building@broomfield.org
- Health - 720.887.2220, publichealth@broomfield.org
- Planning - 303.438.6284, planning@broomfield.org
It is the responsibility of the applicant to review the Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Laws, Rules, Regulations to ensure understanding of the requirements and regulations of alcohol licenses.
RENEWALS
You will receive a courtesy reminder from the City and County of Broomfield prior to the license expiration date. The State Liquor Enforcement Division will send a renewal application to the business address on record no later than 90 days prior to expiration. The renewal application must be returned to the City Clerk's office, along with applicable fees, no later than 45 days prior to expiration.
PLEASE NOTE: Late renewal applications are subject to an additional $500 fee payable to the City & County of Broomfield and a $500 fee payable to the Colorado Department of Revenue. Renewal applications filed more than 90 days past expiration will not be accepted and a new liquor license application will need to be submitted.
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Remember to make two separate payments.
- Local Authority payments are made by check to the City and County of Broomfield or by credit card.
- State Authority payments are submitted online by going to https://secure.colorado.gov/payment/liquor
If the licensed establishment received a violation within the year, the renewal application will go before the Local Licensing Authority for approval or denial.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to review the Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Laws, Rules, Regulations to ensure understanding of the requirements and regulations of alcohol licenses.
MANAGER REGISTRATION & CHANGE OF MANAGER
All liquor and beer licensees must register a manager with the City and County of Broomfield.
The Broomfield Municipal Code, Section 5-28-150 and Section 5-32-150, Change of Manager states, "Within thirty days after a change in the manager of the establishment, such new manager shall report to the police department, as provided in Section 5-32-100, for fingerprinting and character and background investigation."
All managers going through the manager registration or change of manager process must be fingerprinted.
MANAGER REGISTRATION (HOTEL & RESTAURANT, LODGING & ENTERTAINMENT, AND TAVERN LICENSES)
CHANGE OF MANAGER (ALL OTHER LICENSES)
It is the responsibility of the applicant to review the Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Laws, Rules, Regulations to ensure understanding of the requirements and regulations of alcohol licenses.
CHANGES TO EXISTING LICENSES
Any changes to the licensed premises, management, corporate officers, directors, shareholders, or managing members should be reported to the City Clerk’s Office immediately to ensure compliance with local and state laws and regulations.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to review the Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Laws, Rules, Regulations to ensure understanding of the requirements and regulations of alcohol licenses.
ALCOHOL TASTING PERMIT
An Alcohol Tastings Permit allows a retail liquor store or a liquor-licensed drugstore to conduct sample tastings of alcoholic beverages within their establishment.
Licensees seeking an Alcohol Tastings Permit in the City and County of Broomfield should review the State Statutes and City and County of Broomfield Municipal Code and submit an application to the Clerk’s Office no later than 45 days prior to the first tasting. Once the application is deemed complete by the Clerk’s Office, the application will go before the Local Licensing Authority for approval.
Once a Tasting Permit has been approved and issued, the applicant shall give at least twenty-four-hour notice of any deviations in the tastings schedule as set forth in the application to the Broomfield Police Department by emailing bgoodwin@broomfield.org or calling 303-438-6454.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to review the Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Laws, Rules, Regulations to ensure understanding of the requirements and regulations of alcohol licenses.
SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMIT
A special event alcohol permit allows qualified non-profit entities to sell, serve, or distribute alcoholic beverages during public events.
Applicants seeking a Special Event Alcohol Permit in the City and County of Broomfield should review the Colorado Liquor Code - Special Events Permit and Broomfield Municipal Code and submit an application to the Clerk’s Office no later than 45 days prior to the event date.
To ease the process and ensure prompt and efficient processing, complete all items on the checklist. If you have any questions contact the Clerk’s Office by emailing cityclerk@broomfield.org or calling 303-438-6332.
Click here for information regarding alcohol at a private event.
PLEASE NOTE: If the event is to be held at a City and County of Broomfield park, an Alcoholic Beverage Permit application for consumption of alcoholic beverages must be submitted to the Broomfield Recreation Services and a written letter of approval must be obtained PRIOR to applying for a Special Event Alcohol Permit with the Clerk’s Office. Only beer, wine, and champagne are allowed and glass bottles are prohibited in the parks.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to review the Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Laws, Rules, Regulations to ensure understanding of the requirements and regulations of alcohol licenses.
If you have rented or plan to rent a park shelter for a private event and wish to serve alcohol complete the Permit for Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Areas application and email to parkrental@broomfield.org.
FINGERPRINTING PROCESS
Pursuant to Colorado State Law and Chapter Five of the Broomfield Municipal Code, The City and County of Broomfield requires fingerprints be submitted to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for specific liquor license applications. This is a voluntary submission, however, failure to do so may affect the completion or approval of your application.
The City and County of Broomfield requires CBI and FBI record checks (nationwide criminal history search) on the following liquor license related applications:
- Any person owning 10% or more of the outstanding or issued capital stock, or persons holding a 10% or more membership interest
- Operating Managers
- Any individual completing an Individual History Record form
There are currently three fingerprinting options for Broomfield liquor/beer license applicants:
- Broomfield Police Department
- Fee: $38.50 - to be paid to the City Clerk’s office prior to fingerprinting appointment
- To learn more, visit Broomfield’s fingerprinting website
- Ready to schedule an appointment? Call 303-464-5799
- IdentoGo
- Fees: vary
- Location: options available around the continental United States
- Learn more about this service by visiting the Colorado IdentoGo website
- To ensure we receive your results, please use both codes below when registering with IdentoGo:
- Colorado Liquor License Service Code: 25YQ6K
- Broomfield Account Code: CONCJ5889
- To ensure we receive your results, please use both codes below when registering with IdentoGo:
- Colorado Fingerprinting
- Fees: vary
- Location: appointments available around Colorado
- Learn more about this service by visiting the Colorado Fingerprinting website or click here for step by step directions
- To ensure we receive your results, please use the code below when registering with Colorado Fingerprinting
- CBI Unique ID: 5889LLQH
- CBI Unique ID: 5889LLQH
- To ensure we receive your results, please use the code below when registering with Colorado Fingerprinting
Paper fingerprints are no longer accepted. If you need to digitize your paper records, please work with IdentoGo or Colorado Fingerprinting.
Click here for additional information regarding the process and how to challenge the accuracy of the information in the record if you believe it to be incorrect or incomplete.
FEES
State and City and County of Broomfield fees are subject to change. Be sure to review all fees before submitting payment with applications.
LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
The Local Licensing Authority shall have and is vested with the authority to grant or to refuse for cause licenses for the sale at retail of malt, vinous or spirituous liquors or fermented malt beverages; to conduct investigations; and to suspend or revoke such licenses for cause. The Authority hears appeals related to denial or revocation of solicitor licenses, ambulance licenses, and food establishment licenses.
Meeting Information:
- 5:30 p.m.
- First Wednesday of the month
- George Di Ciero City and County Building, Council Chambers, Broomfield, CO 80020
Click here to view agendas.
Click here for the Local Licensing Authority Rules of Procedure.
RESOURCES
- Broomfield Municipal Code - Chapter 5-28 Alcoholic Liquor
- Broomfield Municipal Code - Chapter 5-32 Fermented Malt Beverages (3.2% Beer)
- Colorado Liquor Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Local Licensing Authority Rules and Procedures
- Approved Responsible Vendors Training
- Colorado Liquor Code
- Colorado Liquor Rules
- Colorado Beer Code
- Special Events Permits
Contact Us
City Clerk Office
cityclerk@broomfield.org
One Descombes Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
Ph: 303.438.6332
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.