Off Sale Liquor Sales

Applying for a New License

Required Forms

If you are applying for a new Off Sale Liquor Sales license for your establishment complete the forms and submit them to our office along with the required fee, listed:

• Application (PDF) for Off Sale Liquor Sales
• Crow Wing county Application for Liquor License (PDF) / Background Application
• State of Minnesota License Applicant Information (PDF)
• MN Workers' Compensation - Certificate of Compliance (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• Retailer's (Buyer) Card (PDF) Opens a New Window.  for Liquor
• Liquor License Checklist (PDF)

All forms must be processed and a license issued prior to selling liquor.

Fees

• Total fee for new application Off Sale Liquor Sales is $500
• Retailer's (Buyer) Card for liquor or wine $20

Required Approvals

• Consent of Town Board: Contact the town clerk immediately to be placed on the agenda; town board approval on this form (PDF) is required prior to returning the application
• Upon receipt of all documents, our office will obtain the following approvals; please allow 8 to 12 weeks:
  • Sheriff
  • Attorney
  • Board of Commissioners
  • State Liquor Control Board

Note

After all forms are received by our office a public hearing will be scheduled for new Off Sale establishments.