Current License Application Processing

Obtaining a liquor license is necessary for all establishments selling any alcoholic beverages. Liquor licensing in Oregon is a joint effort of the applicant, local authority (city or county), and the OLCC. The application process for a liquor license is thorough and comprehensive, and will require several kinds of documentation to ensure you meet state requirements. 

• Make sure all documents you submit to the OLCC are complete, accurate, and legible at the time of submission to avoid additional delay (Click on any of the license-types listed on this page to view required documents).

• Submit the local governing body (LGB) application packet to the LGB as soon as you receive the packet from OLCC to avoid additional delay.
  

 Description of all License Types, Fees, and Requirements: License Types

Select the type of license you are applying for: 

• Special Event License
  
• Brewery
• Brewery-Public House
• Distillery
• Full On-Premises Sales, Commercial*
• Full On-Premises Sales, Caterer
  
• Full On-Premises Sales, For-Profit Private Club
• Full On-Premises Sales, Nonprofit Private Club
• Full On-Premises Sales, Other Public Location
• Full On-Premises Sales, Public Passenger Carrier
• Grower Sales Privilege (WINE & CIDER)
• Limited On-Premises Sales*
• Off-Premises Sales
  
• Warehouse
• Wholesale Malt Beverage and Wine
  
• Winery 
  

*NOTICE! Full or Limited On-Premises Sales Licensees and License Applicants - Read BEFORE You Apply 

Effective June 8, 2021

• The privileges of the Off-Premises Sales license are now included with the Full and Limited On-Premises Sales licenses. Full and Limited On-Premises Sales license applicants or existing licensees DO NOT NEED TO APPLY FOR  an Off-Premises Sales license to sell manufacturer-sealed containers of beer, wine, and cider for carry-out and delivery.
  

• Both Full and Limited On-Premises sales licensees may now sell “kegs" (typically 5+ gallon containers) to individuals who come into the business to purchase the keg for carry-out. Full On-premises Sales license applicants or existing licensees DO NOT NEED TO APPLY FOR  a Limited On-Premises Sales license to sell kegs for carry-out.
  

• If you are an existing Full or Limited On-Premises Sales licensee interested in more information about eliminating an unnecessary Off-Premises Sales license or Limited On-Premises Sales license, see the Licensee Bulletin: Consolidate Your Licenses 
  

Responsible Vendor Program

Retail licensees who join the Responsible Vendor Program and maintain all of its requirements are eligible for reduced sanctions if their employees sell alcohol to a minor or fail to properly check ID.

Responsible Vendor Program

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for liquor licensing and permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Government Agencies

State and federal government agency contact information for OLCC licensing and alcohol-related business.

Government Agencies