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LICENSE & PERMIT CLASSIFICATIONS
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division issues licenses and permits
as specified by Iowa law. License classifications fall into three
main categories – retail, wholesale, and manufacture/import.
Although seasonal licenses are available in certain classifications,
most licenses expire one year from the date of issuance.
On Premises Licenses
Off Premises Licenses and Permits
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Additional Privileges for Retail Licenses/Permits
Wholesale Permits
Import/Manufacture Permits
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Retail Licenses and Permits
On Premises Licenses
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Classification
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License/Permit Privileges
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Authority
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Class A Liquor
License
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Allows nonprofit clubs to sell liquor, wine,
beer and wine coolers for on premises consumption only; no carry-out
sales. Sales are restricted to members and guests. |
IC § 123.30(3)(a)
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Class B Liquor
License
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Allows hotels and motels to sell liquor,
wine, beer and wine coolers for on premises consumption. Also
allows carry-out sales of beer and wine coolers in original
unopened containers. |
IC §123.30(3)(b)
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Class C Liquor
License
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Allows commercial establishments to sell
liquor, wine, beer and wine coolers for on premises consumption.
Also allows carry-out sales of beer and wine coolers in original
unopened containers. |
IC §123.30(3)(c)
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Special Class C
Liquor License
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Allows commercial establishments to sell
wine, beer and wine coolers for on premises consumption. Also
allows carry-out sales of beer and wine coolers in original
unopened containers. |
IC §123.30(3)(c)
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Class B Beer
Permit
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Allows commercial establishments to sell
beer for on premises consumption. Also allows carry-out sales
of beer and wine coolers in original unopened containers. |
IC §123.124
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Class D Liquor
License
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Allows railroads, air common carriers and
passenger-carrying boats or ships operating in inland or boundary
waters to sell liquor, wine, beer and wine coolers for on premises
consumption only; no carry-out sales.
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IC §123.30(3)(d)
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| Note: Five-day, 14-day, 6-month and 8-month
licenses are available for all on premises license/permits.
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Off Premises Licenses and Permits
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Classification
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License/Permit Privileges
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Authority
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Class B Wine
Permit
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Allows commercial establishments to sell wine for off premises
consumption in original unopened containers. No sales by the
drink
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IC §123.173
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Class B Native Wine Permit
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Allows commercial establishments to sell Iowa made wine for
off premises consumption in original unopened containers. No
sales by the drink. Samples are permitted of 1 ounce or less.
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IC §123.32
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Class C Beer
Permit
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Allows commercial establishments to sell beer and wine coolers
for off premises consumption in original unopened containers.
No sales by the drink.
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IC §123.124
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Class E Liquor
License
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Allows commercial establishments to sell liquor for off premises
consumption in original unopened containers. No sales by the
drink.
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IC §123.30(3)(e)
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| Note: Six-month and 8-month permits are
available for class B wine permits. Only 12-month licenses/permits
may be issued for class E liquor licenses and class C beer permits. |
Additional Privileges for Retail Licenses/Permits
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Privilege
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Activity Allowed
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May Add To
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Authority
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Brew Pub
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Allows brewing of beer on the premises for consumption
on the premises.
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Class C liquor licenses; class B beer permits.
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IC §123.130
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Catering
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Allows catering of liquor, wine, beer and beer
coolers as part of a food catering service.
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Classes B, C liquor licenses. (only 12-month)
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IC §123.95 & 185 IAC
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Living Quarters
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Separates private living quarters from the licensed
premises; protects licensee from warrantless searches in living
quarters.
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Classes A, B, C, special C liquor licenses; classes
B, C beer permits; class B wine permit. |
IC §123.30(2) & 185 IAC
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Outdoor Service
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Allows selling/serving alcoholic beverages permitted
by the license/permit in a designated, adjacent outdoor area.
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Classes A, B, C, special C liquor licenses; classes
B, C beer permits; class B wine permit. |
IC §123.3(20) &185 IAC
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Ownership Update Application
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Allows licensee to update the ownership or interest in their business. Supporting documents shall accompany the application.
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Class A, B, C, special C, E liquor licenses; classes B, C beer permits; class B wine permit. |
185 IAC
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Refund Application
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Allows a refund of any unused quarters of a 12-month license.
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Class A, B, C, special C, E liquor licenses; classes B, C beer permits; class B wine permit. No refunds on seasonal licenses.
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IC §123.38 & 185 IAC
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Sunday Sales
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Allows selling/serving alcoholic beverages permitted
by the license/permit.
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Classes A, B, C, special C, D liquor licenses
& classes B, C beer permits. |
IC §123.36
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Transfer Application
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Allows license to be transferred from one location to another, only within the boundaries of the current approving local authority.
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Class A, B, C, special C, E liquor licenses; classes B, C beer permits; class B wine permit. |
IC §123.38 & 185 IAC
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Wholesale Permits
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Classification
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Permit Privileges
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Authority
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Class A Beer
Permit
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Allows the manufacture and sale of beer at
wholesale to licensed retailers.
Download Application(534kb .pdf) |
IC §123.124
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Class A Wine
Permit
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Allows the manufacture and sale of wine at wholesale to licensed
retailers.
Download Application(545kb .pdf) |
IC §123.123
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| Note: Under IC §123.22, the Iowa Alcoholic
Beverages Division is the sole wholesaler of liquor. The Division
sells liquor to class E licensees only; class E liquor licensees
sell liquor to the general public and to on premises licensees. |
Import/Manufacture Permits
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Classification
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Permit Privileges
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Authority
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Brewer's Certificate
of Compliance
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Allows manufacturer, brewer, bottler, importer
or vendor to ship beer into Iowa for resale by licensed beer
wholesalers.
Download Application(671kb .pdf) |
IC §123.185
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Broker's Permit
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Allows the presentation and promotion of liquor
in Iowa. |
IC §123.42
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Class A Native Beer Permit
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Allows the manufacture of beer to sell beer at retail at the brewery for off and on-premise consumption. Also allows sale to beer wholesalers and retail licensees.
Download Application (404kb .pdf) |
IC §123.30
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Class A Native Wine Permit
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Allows the manufacture of wine to sell wine at retail at the winery for off-premise consumption. Also allows sale to wine wholesalers and retail licensees.
Download Application (672kb .pdf) |
IC §123.56 & 185 IAC
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Distiller's
Certificate of Compliance
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Allows manufacturer, distiller or importer to
ship liquor into Iowa for resale by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages
Division.
Download Application (217kb .pdf) |
IC §123.19
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Manufacturer's
License
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Allows manufacture, storage and sale of liquor
to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division and to customers outside
Iowa. |
IC §123.41
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Vintner's Certificate
of Compliance
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Allows manufacturer, vintner, bottler, importer
or vendor to ship wine into Iowa for resale by licensed wine
wholesalers.
Download Application (702kb .pdf) |
IC §123.180
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