Forms and Instructions for Off-Premises Permits


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You must apply online. You may be required to submit some of the below forms as part of your application. Below is a description of common forms and when they are required. If a form is marked with an asterisk(*), then it is always required.  

Note: All forms are available in PDF. To access the document, click the name of the form. 

Abandonment Affidavit

Used if there was a prior permit at business location but no alcohol was purchased from prior permittee 

Add Live Entertainment

Add entertainment endorsements (bands, acoustic music, comedians, magicians, etc.) to your permit after filing your application (you may select live entertainment options on the first page of your application) 

Affidavit of Seller’s Unpaid Obligations

Used if your business bought alcohol from the prior permittee 

Release of Financial Information/Personal History*

Must be filled out by permittee and each member of the backer to authorize a background check 

Release of Backer Legal Entity Info

Must be signed by a member of backer; allows DCP to obtain financial information if required 

CHRO Criminal Conviction Worksheet

Necessary if permittee or member of the backer has a felony history

Consultant/Attorney Representation Authorization

Used if you have an attorney, consultant, or other third-party helping you fill out the application 

Provisional Permit Form

Submitted if you want a provisional permit after submitting your online application 

Backer’s Financial Statement*

Established that your business has the funds to cover initial and anticipated costs and expenses 

Fire Marshal Inspection Form

Documents inspection by local fire marshal and that premises may be operated under fire code; fire marshal may sign front page of application instead of submitting this form 

Patio/Ext. of Use/Additional Consumer Bar

Used to extend permit premises to include a patio or any other area outside where drinks will be sold or served; to add any extra bars where consumers will sit and drink beverages (all permits already include one consumer bar) 

Public Health Certificate

Must be signed by local health official and states that your business is authorized to sell food; applicant can submit a copy of the food service license instead 

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