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 

• City and County of Broomfield New Application Checklist and Required Documents links
  

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 

• City and County of Broomfield Transfer Application Checklist and Required Document links

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.

If you did not receive a renewal application from the State Liquor Enforcement Division, click here for the application.  

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)

• Colorado Department of Revenue Permit Application and Report of Changes and Required Document links

CHANGE OF MANAGER (ALL OTHER LICENSES)

• Colorado Department of Revenue Permit Application and Report of Changes and Required Document links

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.  

Existing License Change forms

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.  

• Alcohol Tastings Permit Application 

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. 

• Special Events Alcohol Permit Application

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.

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:

1. Any person owning 10% or more of the outstanding or issued capital stock, or persons holding a 10% or more membership interest
2. Operating Managers
3. Any individual completing an Individual History Record form

There are currently three fingerprinting options for Broomfield liquor/beer license applicants:

1. Broomfield Police Department  
   1. Fee: $38.50 - to be paid to the City Clerk’s office prior to fingerprinting appointment
   2. To learn more, visit Broomfield’s fingerprinting website
   3. Ready to schedule an appointment? Call 303-464-5799
2. IdentoGo
   1. Fees: vary
   2. Location: options available around the continental United States
   3. Learn more about this service by visiting the Colorado IdentoGo website
      1. To ensure we receive your results, please use both codes below when registering with IdentoGo:
         1. Colorado Liquor License Service Code: 25YQ6K
         2. Broomfield Account Code: CONCJ5889
3. Colorado Fingerprinting
   1. Fees: vary
   2. Location: appointments available around Colorado
   3. Learn more about this service by visiting the Colorado Fingerprinting website or click here for step by step directions
      1. To ensure we receive your results, please use the code below when registering with Colorado Fingerprinting
         1. CBI Unique ID: 5889LLQH
            

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.

• Required Fees

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