Alcoholic Beverage Licensing

There are three categories of alcoholic beverage licenses issued in the city of Sioux Falls: Retail, Package, and Special Event licenses.

Apply

Step 1.Complete the Preliminary Checklist for the Alcohol Licensing Checklist

For a retail or package license, you will need to complete the first page of the Checklist for Alcohol License through our Customer Self-Service application. If you are requesting a one-day license for a special event, do not complete a checklist. Call the Licensing Specialist for more information. 

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Step 2.Licensing Office reviews and follows up

The checklist will be routed to the appropriate departments. The Licensing Specialist will contact you by email or phone with the next step in the process

Contact Information:
Jamie Palmer, Licensing Specialist
City Attorney’s Office
email: jamie.palmer@siouxfalls.gov
Phone: 605-367-8082
Fax: 605-367-7330

Package: Sold to go, or example, buying a six-pack of beer to take with you.

Special: For one-time use only; for example, a wedding reception.

License Transfers: For all existing license types.