Business Liquor Licenses
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The City of Champaign uses an online portal to process all the following liquor license applications:
- Original application/new business liquor licenses
- Annual liquor license renewals
- Temporary liquor licenses
- Change of ownership of premises
- Change of license category
- Change in form of ownership
- Expansion of premises
- Transfer of location
- Adding additional owner
- Other license types and forms (BYOB, Keg, Music Venue, Teen Event)
The online portal (OpenGov) provides an environmentally friendly, paperless process where everything is submitted through a secure website portal. Through the portal, applicants can easily check the status of their application, ask questions, and submit additional information or documentation. Application and license fee payments can also be made online.
Before you get started with your online application, please gather the following information, which is required before your application can be approved.
- Proof of property ownership (deed or lease)
- Certificate of insurance (including dram shop insurance which includes the City of Champaign as an additional insured)
- Floor and site plans (must be prepared with an architect’s seal)
- Public Health Permit from Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
- Use of Force Policy (View a sample policy)
- Secretary of State’s Business Registration or Articles of Incorporation (required of corporate applicants)
- Application fee payment (can be paid online or in person with cash or check)
After all required application materials are submitted, please allow the City three weeks to fully review and process your application.
