Single Event
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 bonafide 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 need to 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.
Fees
Initial fee - $125
Fee Schedule
Handbook: Detailed Summary of the Single Event Permit
- Bond $1,000 - Surety Bond Form
- Bond Return - Bond Return Form
- Local Consent - Single Event
Single Event Permit Application
To apply, please submit the form below. Please make sure that all required fields are completed and that all required documents are attached.
Please have the following filled out completely and ready to attach before starting the application:
- Bond form
- Local consent
- 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 Deparment of Commerce
- Detailed event floor plan
- Utah Tax Commission TC-721 Exemption Certificate
- Proof of conducting a civic, convention or community enterprise
Temporary Beer
Temporary beer event permits are issued for public or private events where on-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.
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 need to 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.
Fees:
Application Fee: $100
Annual Renewal Fee: None
Fee Schedule
Handbook: Detailed Summary of the Temporary Beer Event Permit
- Bond $500 - Surety Bond Form
- Bond $500 - Third-Party Bond Form
- Local Consent - Temporary Beer
Temporary Beer Event Application
To apply, please submit the form below. Please make sure that all required fields are completed and that all attached forms have been filled out.
Special Use - Educational, Industrial, Scientific, Religious
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. Permits may be granted as follows:
Religious wine permits for religious organizations
- One time special use fee: $125
- Bond: None
- Application Fee: None
- Application Form: Religious Wine
Industrial or manufacturing use permits for persons or organizations involved in industrial or manufacturing pursuits
- One time special use fee: $250
- Bond: $1,000
- Application Fee: $75
- Application Form: Industrial or Manufacturing
Scientific or educational use permits for persons or organizations involved in scientific or educational pursuits
- One time special use fee: $125
- Bond: None
- Application Fee: None
- Application Form: Scientific
- Application Form: Educational
Public service permits for operators of airlines, railroads, or other public conveyances
- The permit year runs from January 1 to December 31.
- Application Fee: $75
- Annual Renewal Fee: $30/flight, etc.
- Bond: $1,000
- Application Form: Public Service
