Liquor and Beer Licenses

Any business selling alcohol 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 Procedure.

Colorado is a dual jurisdiction state, meaning that all application documents and required fees must be submitted to both the City and County of Broomfield and the Colorado Department of Revenue. Once a new application has been approved locally, it will be sent to the State for approval, unless the applicant marks the application for Concurrent Review and pays the associated state fee ($100) before it is submitted to the City and County of Broomfield. 

Visit the Licensing Portal

All liquor licensing applications are processed through the Licensing Portal, including new liquor licenses, renewals, transfers of ownership, modifications to existing licenses, manager registrations, alcohol tasting permits, special event permits, and all other miscellaneous liquor license-related business. 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.

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. If you are unsure of which license type to apply for, please consult an attorney or licensing consultant. 

New Application

An entity must complete a new application in the licensing portal to acquire a new liquor or beer license at an unlicensed location. 

Processing times for new applications varies, but typically takes 2 -3 months. The administrative review process by the Clerk's Office will not begin until a complete application has been received. This includes all required supporting documentation and fee payments.

Complete all items on the New Liquor License Checklist before you begin your application submission in the licensing portal. Once the application is deemed complete by the Clerk’s Office, you will be notified by email that the review process has begun. Once the review has been completed you will be notified of the next steps in the process that must be completed to prepare for your Liquor License Hearing. 

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 submitted to the City Clerk's office through the licensing portal, 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.

Remember to make two separate payments.  

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. The administrative review process will not begin until a complete application has been received. 

For a list of requirements to apply for a transfer of ownership, please refer to the Transfer of Ownership Checklist.

Manager Registration and Change of Manager

A Registration or Change of Manager must be processed through the licensing portal for the following four (4) license types:  hotel and restaurant, tavern, or lodging facility, and entertainment facility, 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. For a list of requirements to apply for manager registration or change of manager, please refer to the Manager Registration or Change of Manager Checklist.

Modification to Existing Licenses

To ensure compliance with local and state laws and regulations, submit a modification application for any changes to the licensed premises, management, corporate officers, directors, shareholders or managing members through the licensing portal.

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. 

For a list of requirements to apply for an alcohol tasting permit, please refer to the Alcohol Tasting Permit Checklist.

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 License Compliance Coordinator at cityclerk@broomfield.orgg or 720-660-7394.

New applications for Alcohol Tasting Permits will be reviewed by the local licensing authority. Annual Alcohol Tasting Permit renewals should be submitted through the licensing portal. If the terms remain substantially the same and there are no violations, the permit may  be approved administratively. Any application for an Alcohol Tasting Permit may be referred to the Local Licensing Authority at the discretion of the City Clerk.

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.

For a list of requirements to apply for a Special Event Alcohol Permit, please refer to the Special Event Permit Checklist.

PLEASE NOTE: If your event is at a Broomfield park or facility, you must reserve the space before applying for a Special Event Alcohol Permit. During the reservation, you’ll be prompted to complete an Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Permit. Only beer, wine, and champagne in non-glass bottles are allowed. Once approved by Recreation Services, include the written approval letter with your Special Event Alcohol Permit application.

Private Events

If alcohol is served but not sold (including via tickets or cover charges), a Special Event Alcohol Permit is not required. Learn more about alcohol at private events. 

If you are holding a private event at which alcohol will be served at 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

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  

Fees must be paid to the City Clerk’s office prior to scheduling your fingerprinting appointment. This payment can be made through the licensing portal when submitting your completed liquor license application.

Ready to schedule an appointment? Call 303-464-5799

IdentoGo

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

Colorado Fingerprinting

Location: appointments available around Colorado
Learn more about this service by visiting the Colorado Fingerprinting website or visit the step by step directions. To ensure we receive your results, please use the code below when registering with Colorado Fingerprinting.
CBI Unique ID: 5889LLQH

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. 

View agendas
View the Local Licensing Authority Rules of Procedure 

Resources

Additional City and County Departments and Divisions

Below are additional contacts that might be helpful in the licensing process.