Liquor Licenses

Notice

Anyone who sells intoxicating liquor in Olmsted County is required first to obtain a license.

The Olmsted County Liquor Control Ordinance was updated and approved by the Olmsted County Board to become effective on January 1, 2018. This ordinance was updated to reflect changes in how a notice of violation, denial of request for exception/challenge and of a suspension or revocation of your Liquor License issued by Olmsted County may be appealed in conjunction with the Olmsted County Enforcement and Appeals Ordinance. Additional information relating to the Enforcement and Appeals Ordinance may be found on the Olmsted County Attorney’s page.

Where to Apply

For an establishment within the city limits, applications must be obtained and submitted to the city clerk (City Licenses)
For an establishment or special event outside the city limits, an application must be submitted to Olmsted County.

Applications and Forms

To find your application go to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Scroll down to "Alcohol applications and forms", select "Retail" and download and complete the appropriate application.

Forms can be downloaded and mailed with the appropriate fee to:

Olmsted County
Vital Records and Licensing
151 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904-3709

For more information, go to Minnesota Statute 340A.Liquor

Fees

On Sale Liquor License - $2,850
On Sale and Off Sale Liquor License - $3,050
On Sale Sunday Intoxicating - $200
Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - $100
On Sale 3.2% Malt Beverage License - $200
Off Sale 3.2% Malt Beverage License - $100
Temporary 3.2% Malt Beverage License - $100
Wine License - $ 600