Alcohol

Other Required Licenses

In addition to the liquor, wine, or beer license issued by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages
Division, licensees may also need to obtain the following licenses or permits:

  • Sales Tax Permit (Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance, 1.800.367.3388 or 515.281.5777).
  • Food Establishment or Food Service License (Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, 515.281.6538).
  • Federal Special Occupational Tax Permit (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 513.684.2979).
  • Federal Basic Wholesalers' Permit (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 513.684.3337).

Note: Federal Basic Wholesaler's Permits are required only for Class E liquor licensees who sell liquor to on-premises licensees.

Many local authorities (cities and counties) have additional licensing requirements. Licensees must contact the city clerk or county auditor to determine if there are additional licenses (dance permits, cigarette permits, etc.) required.