How do I obtain a License?

Liquor Licenses in the State of Arizona are issued by the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC). The City of Phoenix makes a recommendation to the DLLC on whether a Liquor License Application for a location in Phoenix should be granted or not. Applications for Liquor License Series 1 - 14, 18 & 19 must be filed directly at the DLLC, and will then be forwarded by the DLLC to the City of Phoenix for review and recommendation. Please note that each Liquor License Application has separate DLLC and City of Phoenix Application Forms and Fees. Rules and regulations related to liquor licensing can be found in Phoenix City Code Chapter 6 and Arizona Revised Statute Title IV.

General Information

• Regular Liquor License Process Overview 
• Liquor Licenses List & Summary

City of Phoenix Application Packet

• Questionnaire
• Applicant Statement
  
• Notice and Certification​
  

Fees

• Fees & Payment Schedule
  
• Quarterly Regular Liquor License Payment Schedule
  

Public Comment (Protest/Support) Process

• How to comment (protest/support) on a pending liquor license?
• List a Neighborhood Association with the Neighborhood Services Department
• Newly Received Liquor License Applications
• Sign up to receive e-mail notification of newly received liquor license applications

Enforcement

• Contact the Phoenix Police Department: (602) 438-6625 or email: ida.alonge@phoenix.gov
  
• Contact the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
  

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Other Items You May Need

From other City of Phoenix Departments:

• Building or Use Permit(s) from the Planning & Development Department

From other State or County Agencies:

• State Privilege (Sales) Tax License
• Registration of LLC/Corporation with the AZ Corporation Commission
• Food Permits from Maricopa County Environmental Health