TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP APPLICATIONS

To transfer an existing liquor or beer license, an entity must complete a transfer application and provide supporting documentation on the licensing portal.

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. 

Complete all items on the checklist before you begin your application submission in the licensing portal. The portal will not allow you to complete your application submission if required documents are missing. However, you can always save your work in the portal and return later to finish. 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.

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 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.  Due to longer than usual processing times, you may submit your renewal application directly to the state at the same time that you complete your renewal application for local approval on the licensing portal. See below for more information.

The renewal application must be submitted to the City Clerk's office through the licensing portal, along with applicable fees, no later than 45 days prior to expiration. 

If you did not receive a renewal application from the State Liquor Enforcement Division, click here for the application, or you can download it on the licensing portal. 

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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Longer Than Usual Processing Times

In recognition of increased volume and longer than usual processing times associated with liquor license renewal applications, the State Liquor Enforcement Division is encouraging licensees to submit directly to the Division by emailing the renewal application and paying the associated fee through their pay portal. 

The Division is unable to offer final approval on renewals until local jurisdiction approval has been obtained; however, submitting your materials directly to the Division will help to ensure that renewals are expedited to the greatest extent possible.

Submitting directly to the Division while the local renewal is in process will help to alleviate hardship in product ordering, communication, and servicing of retail accounts. The Division will be updating the licensing lists available on their website with a “pending local approval” status option in order to provide increased transparency in application status and processing.

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Remember to make two separate payments.  

• Local Authority payments are made to the City and County of Broomfield in the licensing portal, or by check.
• 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

A Registration or Change of Manager must be processed through the licensing portal for the following three (3) license types:  hotel and restaurant, tavern, or lodging and entertainment, no later than 30 days after the change in manager.

All managers going through the manager registration or change of manager process must be fingerprinted. Please visit the licensing portal to initiate a Manager Registration or Change of Manager, where you will be directed through all steps in the process, including documentation, fingerprinting, and fee payment. 

Complete all items on the checklist before you begin your application submission in the licensing portal. The portal will not allow you to complete your application submission if required documents are missing. However, you can always save your work in the portal and return later to finish.

To Complete a MANAGER REGISTRATION or CHANGE OF MANAGER (Hotel and Restaurant, Tavern, Lodging and Entertainment licenses only):

Visit the Licensing Portal

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 through the licensing portal to ensure compliance with local and state laws and regulations.  

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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 Tasting Permit allows a retail liquor store, a liquor-licensed drugstore, or a fermented malt beverage and wine licensee to conduct sample tastings of alcoholic beverages within their establishment for one year.

Licensees seeking an Alcohol Tasting 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 through the licensing portal no later than 45 days prior to the first tasting. 

Complete all items on the checklist before you begin your application submission in the licensing portal. The portal will not allow you to complete your application submission if required documents are missing. However, you can always save your work in the portal and return later to finish. 

Visit the Licensing Portal

Once the submitted application has been reviewed by the Clerk’s Office, and the $100 application fee has been paid, 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.  

Annual renewal applications for a Tasting Permit should be submitted through the licensing portal.  If the terms of the renewal permit application are substantially similar to the permit being renewed, and no violations have occurred, the Tasting Permit will be approved administratively. The City Clerk may, at her sole discretion, refer a renewal application to the Local Licensing Authority.

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 entities to sell, by the drink only, alcohol 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 in the licensing portal no later than 45 days prior to the event date.  

Complete all items on the checklist before you begin your application submission in the licensing portal. The portal will not allow you to complete your application submission if required documents are missing. However, you can always save your work in the portal and return later to finish. 

PLEASE NOTE: If the event is to be held at a City and County of Broomfield park or recreation facility, a Park or Facility Reservation must be obtained PRIOR to applying for a Special Event Alcohol Permit on the Clerk’s licensing portal. While making the park or facility reservation, you will be prompted to complete an application for an Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Permit.  Only beer, wine, and champagne are allowed and glass bottles are prohibited in the parks. Once the reservation and Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Permit have been submitted to the Recreation Services department, a written letter of approval will be issued, which must be included in your supporting documentation for the Special Event Alcohol Permit.

PRIVATE EVENTS

If you are holding a private event in which alcohol will be served, but not sold (either directly, through a ticket fee, and/or other cover charge), you do not need a Special Event Permit.  Click here for general information regarding alcohol at a private event.  

If you are holding a private event in which alcohol will be served, but not sold, at a Broomfield park shelter or facility, you will need to make a Park or Facility Reservation. While making the park or facility reservation, you will be prompted to complete an application for an Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Permit which will allow consumption on Broomfield property for your private event.

Reserve a Park or Recreation Facility

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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. This payment can be made in person or through the Clerk’s licensing portal when submitting your completed liquor license application.
   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
• Colorado Liquor Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Local Licensing Authority Rules and Procedures
• Approved Responsible Vendors Training
• Colorado Liquor Rules