License Seal

Beginning May 2004, new liquor licenses will bear the official Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division seal. The addition of the seal is part of an overall Division effort to certify the authenticity of the license, prevent illegal duplication, enhance the license’s aesthetic appearance, and provide law enforcement officials with a quick reference when conducting bar checks. Click here to take a closer look at the new license. Click here to take a closer look.

Licensing Survey

As part of Iowa’s Charter Agency Initiative, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division will collect survey data to measure the quality of the Division’s licensing services. The survey includes questions regarding the overall license application process, timeliness, web site resources and quality of staff assistance. Click here to send us feedback.

E-Licensing

In a move to streamline and enhance services, the Division is in the process of rolling out an electronic liquor licensing system. Under the the E-Licensing system, the entire licensing process has been moved online, including the application, local authority approval, dram shop verification, state approval and payment. The only paper used is for printing the license itself. The Division offers training for local authorities who approve liquor licenses and online tutorials to help applicants navigate the system.

Combination License

Off-premises liquor establishments will now have fewer licenses to hang on the wall. The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division, in an effort to enhance efficiency, has combined the off-premise liquor license and all additional privileges into one license. The new combination license maintains the look and feel of previous licenses, Click here to view an example