Liquor Permit Applications and Forms
Effective January 1, 2024:
All applications for new permits MUST be submitted online; no paper applications for new permits will be accepted
Here are instructions for accessing the online application portal. Here is a glossary of commonly used application terms.
All online applications have detailed information at the beginning to describe what information you will need to complete it and what documentation you need ready to upload. You can start an online application, save your work, and complete it later. The forms you need for each online application are below. We will continue updating our website to reflect online applications and provide detailed information tailored to applicants applying on-line. However, the application requirements are the same for paper applications and online applications. For now, it might be helpful to view a paper application and our paper application instructions (below) to understand what information you will need to complete an online application.
You must know what permit you'd like before you begin. If you need help deciding between the right type of on-premise permit (restaurants, cafes, bars, etc.) or off-premise permit (package store, grocery store, etc.), please try our Permit Identifier Quiz to help guide you. If you hold other liquor permits, you should also check our Exclusion Grid to determine what other permits you can have at the same time. If you need help understanding the application, review our Glossary of Commonly Used Words. Additionally, most permits have webpages that provide you with more information about each permit type:
PERMIT INFORMATION PAGES (learn more about our permits)
Most Popular Permits
- Off-Premise (package stores, grocery stores, mobile caterers, and gift basket)
- On-Premise (restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, etc.)
- Manufacturer (breweries, wineries, cideries, distilleries, and meaderies)
- Wholesaler/Warehouse
- Non-Commercial Temporary (for fundraising)
Other Permits
- Brand Label Registration
- Cafe-Tobacco Bar (for existing smoke shops)
- Farmer's Market (for manufacturers)
- Festival
- Shippers
- Off-Site Tasting (for wineries)
- Outdoor Open Air
- Out-of-State Retailer
- Temporary Auctioneer
- Transporter (commercial, freight, boats, and livery)
HELPFUL APPLICATION LINKS (information to help you apply)
| Exclusion Grid (Explains the different types of permits that one business can hold at same time) |
| Glossary of Commonly Used Application Words (Defines common words and forms used) |
| Instructions to Access Online Application (How to create an eLicense account and start an application) |
| Permit Identifier Quiz (Help decide between on-premise and off-premise permits) |
ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS FOR NEW APPLICATIONS (forms you need to submit an online application)
Local Signature Forms
Other Online New Application Forms
| Authorization for Release of Financial Information and Statement of Personal History (Required with every application for all permittees and backer members) |
| Backer Amendment (Use only if instructed by Liquor Control) |
| Backer Financial Statement Form for Online App (Use only if instructed by Liquor Control) |
| CHRO-Review of Criminal Conviction Worksheet (Required with application if permittee or any backer member has a felony) |
| Consultant or Attorney Representation Authorization (Used if a lawyer or other third-party is helping with application) |
| Permittee Amendment (Use only if instructed by Liquor Control) |
OTHER USEFUL FORMS (to make changes to your existing permit or update information)
PAPER APPLICATIONS FOR NEW PERMITS (DO NOT USE AFTER 1/1/2024/Historical/For Example ONLY)
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES & AIDES - Available in English and Other Translated Versions
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LCA - Cafe-Bar Liquor Permit
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LGB - Grocery Beer Permit
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LIP - Package Store Permit
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LIR/LRW - Restaurant Liquor Permit
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For information on liquor permits and forms other than those listed above, please contact:
Department of Consumer Protection
Liquor Control Division
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 901
Hartford, CT 06103-1840
Telephone: (860) 713-6210
LIVE CHAT with us during regular business hours
Fax: (860) 706-1208
E-Mail: dcp.liquorcontrol@ct.gov