Retail Malt Beverage License (On/Off-Sale)
This application is required for those selling any malt-based beverage (SDCL 35-1-1(8)) and farm wine produced in South Dakota (SDCL 35-12-13). The beverages can be sold on-sale (consumed on the licensed premises) or off-sale (consumed off the licensed premises).
Fee
The license fee total is $333 ($300 license fee, $23 fire inspection fee, and $10 publication fee), payable to the City of Sioux Falls.
The fee must be submitted with the application. The annual renewal fee is $323 ($300 license fee and $23 fire inspection fee), payable to the City of Sioux Falls. The full fee applies regardless of the date issued (SDCL 35-4-41).
The fee must be submitted with the application. Cash, check, or credit/debit card are accepted.
You will incur a card service fee if you pay with a credit or debit card.
Processing Timeline
The time frame from when the application forms and fee are received by the Licensing Specialist until City Council action is approximately four to six weeks due to publication requirements (SDCL 35-2-5).
After City Council approval, please allow another 10 to 14 days for the state to issue the license. The Licensing Specialist will send the license to you.
Please contact the Licensing Specialist for more information.
Permitted Hours
Under state law, alcohol sales can only occur from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. (SDCL 35‑4‑81.2). In Sioux Falls, licensees can sell 365 days a year.
License Term
The Retail Malt Beverage License is valid from January 1 through December 31 each year and must be renewed in the fall (SDCL 35-4-41).
The Licensing Specialist will mail the renewal paperwork to you at the address you provided at the initial application.
Restrictions