Alcohol Beverage License

Surrender

Surrendering a liquor license involves voluntarily relinquishing the rights and privileges associated with operating under such a license.

Reasons for License Surrender

• Business closure or change in business operations.
• Sale or transfer of business ownership.
• Voluntary decision by the license holder to cease selling alcoholic beverages.

Surrendering a Liquor License

• Contact the city clerk's office to notify of intent to surrender the license.
• Complete License Surrender form indicating the date of the surrender and if the license will be surrendered outright or conditionally.
• Officially submit the surrender form and license to city clerk staff.
• *If the license is being surrendered conditionally due to a sale or transfer of business ownership, the new applicant must be granted a new license in order to operate.

We urge all parties involved in such transitions to carefully follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth and lawful surrender / transfer of the liquor license.