Apply for a Temporary Liquor License

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Temporary or special event liquor license applications must be submitted to both the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) and the City for approval.

Applications require 14 days to process.

By mail

Gather information and forms

Visit the OLCC's Special Events web page for detailed information and up-to-date forms for temporary sales liquor licenses.
The City of Portland Liquor Program is now accepting Temporary Sales Licenses/Special Event Licenses that adhere to the State's COVID guidelines and restrictions.
We process applications within 14 days from the date we receive your completed application. If you need a quicker processing time, you must email a request to liquor@portlandoregon.gov.
Rescheduling of Temporary Sale License (TSL) events will begin after the State of Emergency ends. Go here for more TSL details.
Fee: $35
Mail application and fee to the City

Make check payable to "City of Portland" and mail to Liquor Licensing Program, Attn: TSL (address below).

Liquor Licensing Program Office & Office of Community & Civic Life
1120 SW 5th Ave
Suite 114
Portland, OR97204
United States
Mail a copy of your application to the OLCC with fee payment

Mail a copy of your completed temporary liquor license and fee payment to the regional OLCC office:

Oregon Liquor Control Commission - Portland Metro Regional Office
9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd
Portland, OR97222
United States

Contact

Liquor Licensing

liquor@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-4520

Mailing address

1120 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 114
Portland, OR 97204

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Apply for a Temporary Liquor License

Gather information and forms

Mail application and fee to the City

Mail a copy of your application to the OLCC with fee payment

Contact

Liquor Licensing

Mailing address

City of Portland, Oregon

Apply for a Temporary Liquor License

Contact

Liquor Licensing

Mailing address

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