You must obtain a DABS single event permit if you want to sell liquor (including distilled spirits, wine, flavored malt beverages, or heavy beer) at your public or private event and plan any of the following:

• Provide a cash bar for your guests
• Provide alcohol at a hosted bar where alcohol is included in the price of admission
• Be open to the general public

There are some limitations associated with these permits:

• Permits are only available for bona fide corporations, partnerships, limited liability corporations, incorporated associations, churches, and political organizations that have been in existence for at least one year prior to the date of application. They are also available to recognized subordinate lodges, chapters, or other local units of these entities.
• Permits must not be used in lieu of proper licensing.
• An applicant must have local consent and relevant permits from the local jurisdiction where the event is being held prior to applying to DABS.
• Permit applications must be turned into the DABS at least 30 days prior to your event, and the application must be complete before it can be processed. Applications submitted outside of these guidelines risk the non-issuance of a permit. Additionally, due to statutory restrictions, applications received less than 7 business days prior to the event will not be considered. The 7 days do not include the day the application is received and the day of the event.

Forms & Documents:

Single Event Permit Application - Begin Here

• Initial fee - $125
• Fee Schedule
• Single Event Permit Handbook
• Single Event Bond Form
• Single Event Bond Return Form
• Single Event Local Consent Form
• Organization/entity documents (whichever apply)
  • Articles of incorporation
  • IRS tax-exempt filing
  • Partnership agreement
  • Letter of authorization from parent organization
  • Other organization documents
• Proposed event advertising
• Current certificate of existence from Utah Department of Commerce
• Detailed event floor plan
• Utah Tax Commission TC-721 Exemption Certificate
• Multiple Event Locations Form
• Third-Party Liability

Temporary beer event permits are issued for public or private events where premises consumption of beer is planned, and you will be:

• Selling beer to your guests, or
• Providing beer that is included in the price of admission, or
• Be open to the general public.

There are some limitations associated with these permits:

• Temporary beer events do not last longer than 30 days and must not be used in lieu of obtaining a license for beer sales.
• An applicant must be at least 21 years old.
• Local consent and relevant permits from the local jurisdiction are required where the event is being held prior to applying to DABS.
• Permit applications must be turned into the DABS at least 30 days prior to your event, and the application must be complete before it can be processed. Applications submitted outside of these guidelines risk the non-issuance of a permit. Additionally, due to statutory restrictions, applications received less than 7 business days prior to the event will not be considered. The 7 days do not include the day the application is received and the date of the event.

Forms & Documents:

Temporary Beer Event Application - Begin Here

• Application Fee: $100
• Annual Renewal Fee: None
• Fee Schedule
• Temporary Beer Event Permit Handbook
• Temporary Beer Surety Bond Form - $500
• Third-Party Bond Form - $500
• Temporary Beer Local Consent Form

Special Use - Educational, Industrial, Public Use, Religious or Scientific

Special use permits are issued for the purchase, sale, storage, use, consumption, or manufacture of alcoholic products in limited types and quantities, and for limited purposes. The fee schedule and Local Consent Form apply to all of the following permits. Permits may be granted as follows:

Educational use permits for persons or organizations involved in educational pursuits:

Educational Use Permit Application - Begin Here

• Application Fee: None
• One time special use fee: $125
• Bond: None

Industrial & Manufacturing use permits for persons or organizations involved in industrial or manufacturing pursuits:

Industrial & Manufacturing Permit Application - Begin Here

• Application Fee: $75
• One time special use fee: $250
• Industrial & Manufacturing Surety Bond: $1,000

Public service permits for operators of airlines, railroads, or other public conveyances:

Public Service Permit Application - Begin Here

• The permit year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
• Application Fee: $75
• Annual Renewal Fee: $30/flight, etc.
• Public Service Surety Bond: $1,000
• Public Service Permit- Change of Location

Religious wine permits for religious organizations:

Religious Wine Permit Application - Begin Here

• Application Fee: None
• One-time special use fee: $125
• Bond: None

Scientific use permits for persons or organizations involved in scientific pursuits:

Scientific Use Permit Application - Begin Here

• Application Fee: None
• One time special use fee: $125
• Bond: None