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Special Event Liquor Licenses (Series 15)
By Appointment Only
Do I need a Special Event Liquor License?
A license is required to deal in liquor in the state of Arizona. If your organization will purchase, store, serve, or provide liquor, you will be dealing in liquor and will need to be licensed.
Who can apply for a Special Event Liquor License?
- A nonprofit entity that is organized as a nonprofit entity in Arizona (or pursuant to the laws of another state) and that is a nonprofit entity under section 501(c) of the internal revenue code of the United States.
- A government entity or political party or campaign committee supporting a candidate for public office or a ballot measure.
What are the responsibilities of a Special Event licensee?
Read all of the rules and regulations listed in the following statute/codes, including:
- Arizona Revised Statutes – Title 4
- Arizona Administrative Code – Title 19
- Phoenix City Code – Chapter 6
- Special Event Contractor Information
How do I get started?
General Information
Application Forms
To apply for a Special Event Liquor License that requires City approval, BOTH the City and DLLC application forms must be submitted directly to License Services.
- City of Phoenix Special Event Liquor License (Series 15) Application
- DLLC Application for Special Event License
Enforcement
- Contact the Phoenix Police Department: (602) 438-6625 or email: liquor.task.force.ppd@phoenix.gov
- Contact the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
Other Items You May Need
From other City of Phoenix Departments:
- Building or Use Permit(s) from the Planning & Development Department (use permit/certificate of occupancy/etc)
- Permits issued by the Fire Department (assembly/canopy/fireworks/etc)
- Authorization to have an event in a City park or on a City street
From other State or County Agencies: