Who can apply for a Phoenix special event liquor license?

The packet says eligible applicants include qualified nonprofit organizations, government entities, and political parties or campaign committees supporting a candidate or ballot measure.

When should I submit the application?

For City approval, the packet recommends submitting the application at least 90 days before the event. It also says the City-approved application must reach the liquor control department at least 10 days before the event.

How do I submit the Phoenix special event liquor license application?

Submit the packet and required checklist items to License Services at 200 W. Washington St., 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The packet says City fees are due when applying.

Do I need a notary for the Phoenix special event liquor license application?

No. The City application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates a statement under penalty of perjury.

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Special Event Liquor License (Series 15) Application Packet

This packet is for qualified organizations applying to Phoenix for City approval of a temporary liquor license for a special event.

What this form is

Qualified organizations use this packet when their special event needs City approval because it is at an unlicensed location or outside the area covered by an active liquor license. It includes the City application and Police Department questionnaire, explains the required separate liquor control application and checklist documents, and asks about the organization, applicant, event location and dates, activities, and security.

Who needs it

A qualified organization seeking City approval for a special event liquor license must submit this packet when its event location or premises requires City approval.

How to submit it

Submit the completed packet and required checklist items to License Services, 200 W. Washington St., 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The packet directs applicants to submit at least 90 days before the event and pay the listed City fees.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the City application includes the applicant’s statement under penalty of perjury, which the applicant signs and dates.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the special event liquor license application packet.
2
Complete The City Forms
Complete the City application and Police Department questionnaire, along with the separate liquor control application identified in the packet.
3
Gather Required Documents
Use the applicant checklist to gather required documents, including applicant identification and the organization’s tax-exemption determination letter.
4
Submit To License Services
Submit the completed forms, checklist items, and City fees to License Services at the address in the packet, at least 90 days before the event.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a Phoenix special event liquor license?: The packet says eligible applicants include qualified nonprofit organizations, government entities, and political parties or campaign committees supporting a candidate or ballot measure.
When should I submit the application?: For City approval, the packet recommends submitting the application at least 90 days before the event. It also says the City-approved application must reach the liquor control department at least 10 days before the event.
How do I submit the Phoenix special event liquor license application?: Submit the packet and required checklist items to License Services at 200 W. Washington St., 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The packet says City fees are due when applying.
Do I need a notary for the Phoenix special event liquor license application?: No. The City application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates a statement under penalty of perjury.

Need something notarized?

This Special Event Liquor License (Series 15) Application Packet doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Phoenix form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.