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City Clerk
Maribeth Witzel-Behl
City of Madison

HOURS
Monday - Friday,
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Licensing 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.)

CONTACT US:
Room 103,
City-County Building,
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
TEL: (608) 266-4601
TTY: (608) 266-6573
FAX: (608) 266-4666
Email: Clerk's Office

Liquor Licensing in the City of Madison

The Clerk’s Office accepts license applications Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:15 pm.

NEW APPLICANTS

New Liquor License Application Overview (PDF)
Original Alcohol Beverage License Application
Liquor and/or Beer Supplemental Form - Class A / Class B
Appointment of New Liquor/Beer Agent Form
Background Investigation Form
Transfer of Ownership (PDF) To be filed with the City Clerk at the time a new application is submitted for a change of ownership for any liquor and/or beer establishment.

EXISTING BUSINESSES

Change of Corporate Control (PDF) - Application for Approval of Transfer of Ownership or Control of Corporate Class A or Class B Intoxicating Liquor License
Appointment of New Liquor/Beer Agent Form
Background Investigation Form
Change of License Premise (PDF)
Transfer License to another Address (PDF) - Wisconsin Department of Revenue

ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES

18+ Center for Visual & Performing Arts (PDF)
21+ Nightclub License: Sample Security Plan and General Application (PDF)
Adult Entertainment Establishment Application (PDF)

LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS

Renewal Instructions (PDF)
Renewal Deadlines (PDF)
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application (PDF)
Supplemental Form for Corporations and Limited Liability Corporations (PDF)
Liquor/Beer Agent Authorization (PDF)
Supplemental Form for Sole Proprietors and Partnerships (PDF)

STATE & FEDERAL FORMS THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING

Business Tax Registration Form - Instructions

Special Tax Registration & Return (Federal)

Employer Identification Number

CITY OF MADISON LIQUOR LICENSES

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MADISON GENERAL
ORDINANCES:
Chapter 38

Alcohol Beverages Regulated

Madison City Channel 12

WATCH streaming video of the Alcohol License Review Committee meetings.
Go to: Madison City Channel

ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE

Enforcement of Alcohol Violations against Licensed Establishments

Short Verison (PDF)
Long Verison (PDF)

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