Liquor Sales

On June 2, 2020 Common Council approved an ordinance allowing licensed establishments to temporarily expand a licensed premises description. For more information please refer to General Ordinance 16-20.

To apply please fill out the application and return to the City Clerk’s office. Requests can be emailed to clerk@greenbaywi.gov or mailed/dropped off at City Hall at the address below:

Green Bay City Clerk
100 N Jefferson St Rm 106
Green Bay, WI 54301

Chapter 4 (Tavern / Grocery Store / Gas Station, Etc)

Liquor sales in the City of Green Bay are regulated by the State of Wisconsin. All forms are taken from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Website. Read our Chapter 4 Ordinance on Alcohol and Beverage Licensing.

Class "A" - Liquor Consumed Off Premises

Class "A" Beer: $400
"Class A" Liquor (including wine only): $400

Class "B" - Liquor Consumed on Premises

Class "B" Beer: $100
"Class B" Liquor and Beer Combination (Bar): $500

Temporary / Picnic Class "B"

Picnic Permit (PDF)
Valid up to 3 consecutive days: $10

Class "C" Wine

Strictly restaurants: $100

Procedure

Procedure depends on the business entity applying for the license. The first step is to complete the paperwork and submit it to the Clerk’s office. Once a completed application is submitted, a member of the Police Department will be in contact to setup the appointment to review the business security plan and sign a license stipulation. The meeting needs to take place prior to going to committee. The application then goes to Commitee/Council for approval/denial contingent upon the approval of the Green Bay Inspection Department. To schedule an appointment with the Inspection department please call 920-448-3300.

Sole Proprietor/Individual
Partnerships / Corporations/ & LLC
RENEWALS

Sole Proprietor / Individual

Forms include:

Copy of lease or offer of purchase for establishment
Proof of successfully completed DOR-approved responsible beverage server training course (or show applicant has held an operator's license or was agent of an establishment within the past two years in the state of Wisconsin).
Copy of government issued photo ID of applicant
Statement of Intent (PDF)
Liquor Auxiliary Questionnaire (PDF)
Original Liquor License (PDF)
Security Plan (Word Doc)
Copy of Wisconsin Seller's Permit
Surrender Form (PDF) If applying for a license at a location without a current alcohol license, please reach out to the Clerk's office.
Floor Plans (Handwritten are acceptable, each page should be 1 floor with a separate drawing of the outdoor premise if applicable)
Picture of outdoor premises if applicable.

Fee

Class "A" or "B" Fee plus $25 Publication Fee