Apply for a Temporary Liquor License

Visit the OLCC's Special Events web page for detailed information and up-to-date forms for temporary sales liquor licenses.

For events that will take place outdoors, you will also need to submit a map of the outdoor space to be licensed. Please make sure your map clearly shows the following details:

• Entry and exit points from the licensed area
• Boundary that people will be allowed to drink and carry their drinks within
• Height and construction of the boundary (e.g., plastic fencing, chain link fencing, or rope stanchions)
• ID check points
• Locations where alcohol will be sold or served from 

Your map may be computer-generated or hand-drawn.

If you have less than four weeks until your event, it's best to hand-deliver your application and fee to the City of Portland Liquor Licensing Program. The City's fee for a temporary liquor license is $35.00.

Payment is accepted in the form of cash, credit card, or check. Please make checks payable to the "City of Portland". 

Bring your completed City of Portland liquor license application to:

The OLCC holds ultimate authority to grant, restrict or deny a liquor license. The OLCC will be the agency to grant final approval and issue your temporary liquor license.

They will not grant final approval until your application has been received and approved by the City.

The regional OLCC offices are located at: