Apply for an Annual Liquor License

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This page will help you apply for a new license, add an additional privilege, change ownership, change privilege, or other (for example, on-premises sales, off-premises sales, distillery, etc.) If you are unsure which license best fits your needs, please contact the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

The forms will take 15 to 20 minutes to complete. After submitting your completed forms to the City, it will take us 45 days to process your license.

By mail

COVID-19 Update

The City of Portland Liquor License Program office is currently closed. You must submit your liquor license applications and payments by mail.
Gather information and forms

OLCC Liquor Licensing Forms
Visit the OLCC website to download up-to-date Annual liquor licensing forms
OLCC Liquor Licensing page
City of Portland Forms
Download and complete "Personal History Form". This form is required by all persons who are anticipated to have a financial interest in the business as well as key personnel.
Access Personal History Form here.
Put together a complete application for the City of Portland
The completed application will include:
- OLCC application form, initialed by the OLCC representative
- OLCC business information form
- OLCC individual history form for all applicants
- City of Portland personal history forms for all applicants
- New applicants: Zoning map from the City's Bureau of Developmental Services Contact Kristin.cooper@portlandoregon.gov to request a map
Processing fees (make checks payable to "City of Portland"):
- $100.00 - New outlet
- $75.00 - Any other annual application type (change of ownership, additional privilege, etc.)
Mail your application and fee to the City

Payment is accepted by check only. Make checks payable to "City of Portland".
**Please mail completed application and check payment in a letter size (9”x12”) envelope. Do not fold or staple application.**
Mail completed packet to:

Liquor Licensing Program Office of Community & Civic Life
1120 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 114
Portland, OR97204
United States
Questions? Contact us:
503-823-4520
liquor@portlandoregon.gov

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Apply for an Annual Liquor License

COVID-19 Update

Gather information and forms

OLCC Liquor Licensing Forms

City of Portland Forms

Put together a complete application for the City of Portland

Mail your application and fee to the City

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