Liquor Licensing

View Liquor License Hearing agendas.

Note: Notices for hearings are required to be published in the newspaper as well as posted at the location of the license. However, in the interest of transparency, these hearings will also now be posted on the Public Hearing calendar.

All other inquiries may email the Town Clerk.

Process

  • Applications are submitted to the Town Clerk.
  • Background investigations are required for each officer of the business and the operating manager for new applications and for new owners or managers.
  • Hearings are set for all new applications and any other application as deemed necessary; all other applications are approved administratively.
  • After local approval, applications are submitted to the State.
  • Once State approval is obtained and all requirements are met, the license will be issued.

Please email the Town Clerk to be sent a link to a secure folder if you're sending documents that contain Personal Identifying Information (PII).

Send the completed application, attachment and fees to:

- or -

  • Castle Rock Town Clerk
    Attn: Lisa Anderson
    100 N Wilcox St.
    Castle Rock, CO 80104

Fees

(Online payment fees are $1 for electronic checks and $0.75 plus 2.25% for credit card payments)

See tabs below for specific applications, information and fees. 

Liquor law

It is a licensee's responsibility to be in compliance - refer to the State Liquor Regulations for any updates to liquor laws, rules and regulations. Violations or failure to report changes can result in fines, suspension or revocation.

Compliance checks
Compliance checks and inspections are performed by the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Responsible Vendor / TIPS Training

Responsible Vendor / TIPS Training for servers is available via live streaming or classroom (list of trainers). The training is not mandatory, but it is strongly suggested to obtain it to ensure your servers are in compliance and to protect your business against violations.

Visit the State Department of Revenue Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division.

Approval process

  • The process generally takes 2 to 3 months.
  • Applications are submitted to the Town Clerk.
  • Background investigations are performed on every officer and manager of the business.
  • A hearing will be set at least 30 days after a complete application has been submitted.
  • Applicant must file a Petition showing needs and desires of neighborhood (see below)
  • The Town will post the hearing notice at the location and in the newspaper.
  • Local approval will be sent to the State.
  • Once State approval is received, all requirements have been met and a certificate of occupancy is obtained, the license will be issued.

Multiple interests:

If you have ownership in another liquor license, ensure you comply with the Multiple Interests (PDF) Restrictions.

Distance restrictions:

  • New Retail Liquor Stores (RLS) and Liquor Licensed Drug Stores (LLDS): Must be at least 1,500 feet from another RLS or LLDS.
  • New Fermented Malt Beverage (FMB) licenses: Must be at least 500 feet from an RLS and 1,500 from an LLDS. (March 1, 2023, will convert to Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer)
  • New liquor licenses must be at least 500 feet from schools operating prior to October 31, 2018 (XLS) unless the school signs a waiver (DOC).
  • There are no distance restrictions to schools that began operating after October 31, 2018.
  • State-only issued liquor licenses do not have a distance restriction (i.e., Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries)

Apply for a liquor license

Email the Town Clerk to be sent a link to a secure folder if you are sending documents that contain Personal Identifying Information (PII).

Complete PDF forms from the State Department of Revenue website:

  • DR 8404 - Liquor Retail License Application -or- DR 8403 - Fermented Malt Beverage (March 1, 2023, will convert to Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer)
  • DR 4679- Affidavit - Restrictions on Public Benefits (only if you are a sole proprietor)
  • DR 8495 - Tax Check Authorization, Waiver, and Request to Release Information
  • DR 8404-I - Individual History Record (for all owners and the operating manager)

Obtain a Town Business License from the Town.

Include attachments:

  • Documents required on page 2 of the application
  • Copy of Drivers license for all owners and operating managers
  • Copy of Sales and Business Tax license
  • Copy of TTB permit (if Brew Pub license)
  • Diagram of the area to be licensed:
    • 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches of Licensed Premise for all levels
    • Mark all exits
    • Include dimensions of outside walls
    • Bold outline of entire area to license, including outdoor areas
    • Mark liquor storage area
    • Mark kitchen area

For all owners, partners and members

Submit

Obtain fingerprints

Must use the codes below depending on which method you use:

  1. Schedule at one of these vendors to :
    • Colorado Fingerprinting: Use Code: CBI Unique ID Number 5026LLQH
    • Identogo: Use Codes: Service Code 25YQ6K and CBI Account CONCJ5026
    • Out of State Fingerprints (DOC)

Operating manager for hotel & restaurant, tavern or lodging & entertainment licenses

For the operating manager for hotel and restaurant, tavern or lodging and entertainment licenses (unless it is one of the owners, partners or members)

Pay manager fees: $75 to the Town of Castle Rock: Town Payment

  • $30 to the Colorado Department of Revenue: State Payment
  • $0 for all other types of licenses except for Liquor Licensed Drug Stores

For liquor licensed drug stores

Submit

Obtain fingerprints

Must use codes below depending on which method you use

  1. Click location to schedule at one of these vendors:
      • Colorado Fingerprinting: Use Code: CBI Unique ID Number 5026LLQH
      • Identogo: Use Codes: Service Code 25YQ6K and CBI Account CONCJ5026
      • Out of State Fingerprints

Pay manager registration fees - may pay online State Payment

  • $200 to the Colorado Department of Revenue - New Manager Registration
  • $100 to the Colorado Department of Revenue- Renew Manager Registration

Pay application fees - May be paid online (see fees below)

Petitions

Contact approved Petition Company and have them submit the Petition to the Town Clerk 5 days prior to the Hearing to show the needs and desires of the neighborhood that is within a one-mile radius of the business.

Upon approval by the Town and the State, and confirmation of a certificate of occupancy, a license will be issued.

New application fee (includes application & license fees)

License Type
Town of Castle Rock

Town Payment
Colorado Department of Revenue

State Payment
Concurrent Review by Staten/a$100.00 in addition to fees below
Art Gallery Permit$103.75$71.25
Art License$1,041.25$1,408.75
Beer and Wine License$1,048.75$1,451.25
Brew-Pub License$1,075.00$1,850.00
Club License$1,041.25$1,408.75
Hotel and Restaurant License$1,075.00$1,600.00
Liquor Licensed Drugstore
Manager Permit Registration

Additional Liquor Licensed Drugstore		$1,022.50

$1,022.50		$1,327.50
$100.00

$1,327.50
Lodging and Entertainment License$1,075.00$1,600.00
Fermented Malt Beverage License (March 1, 2023 will convert to Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer)$1,003.75$1,196.25
Retail Liquor Store License$1,022.50$1,327.50
Tavern License$1,075.00$1,600.00
Vintner Restaurant$1,075.00$1,850.00

There are several other licenses not listed, as we do not currently have these in Castle Rock: Campus Liquor Complex, Distillery Pub, Optional Premise, Racetrack, Resort Complex, Retail Gaming Tavern, and Vintners Restaurant.

Note: Importer, Manufacturer, and Wholesaler licenses are licensed only through the State.

  1. Renew

License Renewals

60 days prior to expiration - submit to Town Clerk:
 
Please email the Town Clerk to be sent a link to a secure folder if you are sending documents that contain Personal Identifying Information (PII).

Note: Your renewal will not be approved until:

  1. Your business license is current
  2. Your sales taxes are current
  3. Town departments sign off which may include an inspection of your premise

1. Complete the following forms from the State website

  • DR 8400 - Retail Liquor Renewal Application or Fermented Malt Beverage License Renewal Application (March 1, 2023, will convert to Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer)
  • DR 8495 - Tax Check Authorization, Waiver, and Request to Release Information
  • DR 4679 - Affidavit - Restrictions on Public Benefits (Only if you are a sole proprietor)

2. Obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for your Business: Secretary of State

3. Pay Fees - (If pay online - attach receipt):
 4. Record any changes since last renewal:
  • Manager or Ownership Changes - click on the "Changes" tab
  • Liquor Licensed Drug Stores Manager Permits & Renewals - click on the "Changes" tab
  • Modifications of Premise - click on "Modification: tab

Renewal fees (includes renewal & license fees)  

LicenseTown of Castle Rock

Town Payment		Colorado Department of Revenue

State Payment
Art License$141.25$358.75
Beer and Wine License$148.75$401.25 
Brew-Pub License$175.00$800.00
Club License$141.25$358.75
Hotel and Restaurant License

Plus Each Optional Premise		$175.00$550.00

$100.00
Liquor Licensed Drugstore$122.50$277.50
Lodging and Entertainment License$175.00$550.00
Fermented Malt Beverage License (March 1, 2023 will Convert to Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License)$103.75$146.25 
Retail Liquor Store License$122.50$277.50
Tavern License$175.00$550.00
 Vintner's Restaurant License$175.00$800.00
Late Renewal before 90 days past due$500.00$550.00
Reissue Fee (90 to 180 days past due) *may have to re-apply for a new license$500.00$500.00
Application Reissue Fine$25 per day beyond 90 days$25 per day beyond 90 days


  1. Changes
  1. Special Events and Festivals
  1. Tastings
  1. Transfer
  1. Modifications, To-Go and Delivery