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Process of Applying for Liquor License Page 1 of3 Steps To Follow To Apply To State of MN For a Liquor License The foUowing is a guideline for completing your license process with the state of Minnesota. There may be further requirements -;aecessary through your local licensing officials. ALL UCENSEES NEED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS WITH OUR OFFICE BEFORE APPROVAL CAN BE GRANTED: 1) Application form(s) fully completed and signed by applicant for each license applied for. APPUCATIONS WILL BE RETURNED UNAPPROVED IF THEY ARE SUBMITTED TO OUR OFFICE INCOMPLETE. License applications also need sheriff or local police signature and county issued licenses need county attorney signature. Licensee name on application is the corporate name if incorporated; partnership name, if a partnership; or individual(s) name or names if neither a corporation or partnership. Dates of birth for all officers, partners or individuals must be on application. 2) License form that matches the type of application filled out. For example: A completed wine license needs to accompany the wine application. (See below for license form numbers). City or county completes and signs licenses to submit with the completed application(s). 2) Liquor liability insurance certificate that covers your license period completely. (see below for further details). Do not submit applications for license without liquor liability insurance on either a new license or renewal. Do not submit insurance company applications or invoices as proof of liquor liability. These documents are not proof of insurance. We must have a certificate of liquor liability insurance. 3) Workers Compensation insurance certificate if you have employees, or ifno employees a statement to that effect. J 4) Sales and Use Tax ID number. Call Minnesota Department of Revenue at 651-296-6181 to apply. Write sales tax number on liquor license application. 15) Federal Occupational Tax Stamp. Call TTB at 1-800-937-8864. rNe do not need proof of this being done). 6) $20 buyers card. To request buyers card applications, write to the address above or our forms may be obtained over the Internet at www.dps.state.mn.us.Fornewlicenses.this card will not be issued until the licensing paperwork has been received and all requirements are met. Your card will then be mailed to you to use to purchase' liquor from your wholesaler. Wholesalers will be notified when your establishment is eligible to receive liquor shipments. 7) If your establishment is brand new and never before been licensed for the type of license you are applying for, your establishment will need to be inspected by one of our field inspectors. To obtain the name and telephone number of the inspector in your area to arrange for an inspection of your premises, write to the address above or refer to our website at www.dps.state.mn.us. PROCESS TO FOLLOW: 1. Contact city, if the establishment to be licensed is located within city limits, or contact the county, if establishment is outside of city limits, for the appropriate liquor license application form(s), or if city or http://www.dps.state.mn.us/alcgamb/alcenflprocess.htm 1/12/2006 31