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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.

  1. 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. 

    Rescheduling of Temporary Sale License (TSL) events will begin after the State of Emergency ends. Go here for more TSL details.

    Fee: $35

  2. 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

  3. 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
phone number503-823-4520

Mailing address

1120 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 114
Portland, OR 97204

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