When and how do I apply?
Please apply online at least two weeks prior to your event, but it is never too early to apply. We encourage you to apply early in case we have questions about your application. This application is accepted online only, and the application can be found at www.elicense.ct.gov.
Note: If you are not holding your event at a venue where there is already a liquor permit, you must obtain the approval of local officials for the town where your venue is located. Print the two pages of the paper application and fill it out. Take the filled-out form to the officials listed in Section D for their signatures. After all signatures are obtained, scan the form or take a picture of it. You will need to upload those images as part of your online application.
Important: To complete this application, you should be signed into eLicense using an account registered to the noncommercial entity. In other words, when you set up the eLicense account to apply, you must use the noncommercial entity’s name and should selected the “business” option instead of the “individual” option.
- Example: John Smith wants to apply for permit in the name of the charity he volunteers at named “Best Friends Pet Adoption Society.” John will be the permittee. When he logs into eLicense and creates an account, he needs to make sure account is set up under the name Best Friends Pet Adoption Society. He will enter his own name as Permittee when filling out the application.
After you are logged into the noncommercial entity’s account, navigate to the “Online Services” tab in the top right of the screen and then click “initial application” from the drop-down menu.
On the next screen, scroll until you see “Liquor Control.” Expand the menu and select “Temporary Noncommercial Liquor Permit (LTN).”
Click “Start” on the next screen and follow the prompts.
After you finish your application, you will submit it to Liquor Control. Staff will review and email you if there are any concerns or issues with your application. If everything is all set, your permit will be emailed to you.
Learn more: Non-Profit Fundraising