Anyone who manufactures, distributes or sells alcoholic
beverages in Oregon must be licensed by the OLCC.
For a quick overview of the application process, click here:
Anyone who sells or offers to sell alcoholic beverages. Oregon Revised Statutes state the requirement of holding a liquor license in order to sell alcohol (ORS 471.405), and define various activities that constitute a "sale" (ORS 471.406).
How to Get A License (Application Guide and Supplements)
You must complete a packet of forms, and submit them to your local OLCC office for consideration.
You may compile your own packet of forms, using the Liquor License Application Guide and appropriate supplement, and then send your completed forms to your local OLCC office.
Remember, you can print your own packet or fill out a License Application Request form and send it to your local field office. Click here for the list of OLCC field office addresses and phone numbers. Once OLCC receives your completed License Application Request, a representative will mail you a packet that includes the forms that you need, a Liquor License Application Guide and a supplement to the guide that details the requirements for the type of license you are applying for. After you complete the forms, send them back to your local OLCC office with the required attachments. When the OLCC accepts your completed application forms, the investigation process begins.
Please note:
We strive to give excellent service to our customers. We understand you have business needs and selling or serving alcohol may be an important part of your business.
As soon as possible after we receive your completed application, a licensed investigator will phone you. The investigator will see if you have any questions and give you an idea of how long it may take to process your particular application. Please wait for us to call you.
We do process completed applications in the order we receive them. There are several steps which can take some time. For example, cities -- by law -- may take up to 45 days to process a recommendation. We incorporate the city's recommendation into our investigation and then staff makes its own recommendation to the liquor commissioners.
OLCC can give you the best service if you hand in your application forms as soon as possible, and you carefully read and follow the application guide and instructions. Make sure your application materials are as complete as possible from the beginning.
Thank you for your patience as we adjust to the reduced staffing levels.
ID Checking Guide
This ID resource for licensees provides sample photos of driver licenses. This publication is not produced by or available through the OLCC. To order, or for more information, click here: www.idcheckingguide.com/
*Note: Retailers include Full On-Premises Sales, Limited On-Premises Sales, and Off-Premises Sales licenses. Applicants for these licenses are required to complete a Self Test as part of the application process. Applicants for other licenses may also need to complete a Self Test. See the law orientation for your specific license type for details.
Licensing Forms
READ the Liquor License Application Guide and the supplement for the type of license you are applying for to determine which forms you will need.
****ADDITIONAL FORMS REQUIRED FOR BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF PORTLAND: Click on this link to download forms that you must include with your OLCC application for an annual license: http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=dijcb
Special Events Licensing - Applications, Guides and Forms
Click here for more information on the Responsible Vendor Program and how to apply.
Application and Forms For Importers
Certificate of Approval Application and Agreement A 30-day temporary CERA is available for businesses who wish to ship product to Oregon wholesalers for special event purposes. You may contact 503-872-5123 to obtain an application.
