How to Get a Retail alcohol License in Utah (2026)

Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services.

Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services.

Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://abs.utah.gov/licenses-permits/applications-renewals/retail-licenses/

Retail Licenses

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://abs.utah.gov/licenses-permits/applications-renewals/retail-licenses/

Restaurant - Full Service Application - Begin Here

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

The on-premises checklist requires corporate officers/directors, owners of at least 20%, and employees managing or directing operations to be at least 21 and submit fingerprints.

The on-premises checklist requires corporate officers/directors, owners of at least 20%, and employees managing or directing operations to be at least 21 and submit fingerprints.

Corporate officers and directors, anyone owning at least 20% of an entity, and all employees appointed to manage or direct operations of the business must submit fingerprints for a background check. All individuals MUST be at least 21 years or older.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Every manager and person directly supervising operations of a DABS retail-licensed business must complete DABS Manager Training.

Every manager and person directly supervising operations of a DABS retail-licensed business must complete DABS Manager Training.

Every manager and anyone exercising direct supervisory authority for operations, employed with a DABS retail licensed business, must complete the DABS Manager Training Program.

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The on-premises checklist requires a surety or cash bond: generally $10,000; $5,000 for limited/beer restaurants and on-premise beer retailers; $25,000 for resorts; $100,000 for arenas.

The on-premises checklist requires a surety or cash bond: generally $10,000; $5,000 for limited/beer restaurants and on-premise beer retailers; $25,000 for resorts; $100,000 for arenas.

$10,000 Bond: All retail licenses except for those noted in the lines below $5,000 Bond: Restaurant Limited, Restaurant Beer, On-premise Beer Retailer (Beer Rec and Tavern) $25,000 Bond: Resort License $100,000 Bond: Arena License

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Minimum liquor liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 in the aggregate for all retail licenses except for an Arena License as noted in the next line Minimum liquor liability coverage of $10,000,000 per occurrence / $20,000,000 in the aggregate for Arena License

The on-premises checklist requires liquor liability coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate; arenas require $10 million/$20 million.

Minimum liquor liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 in the aggregate for all retail licenses except for an Arena License as noted in the next line Minimum liquor liability coverage of $10,000,000 per occurrence / $20,000,000 in the aggregate for Arena License

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January 31: beer-only restaurant, recreational on-premise beer, off-premises beer and tavern. May 31: bar. September 30: full-service and limited-service restaurant.

Beer-Only Restaurant | RB | January 31 On-Premise Beer - Recreational | BE | January 31 Off-Premises Beer | OP | January 31 Tavern | TV | January 31 Bar | CL | May 31 Restaurant (Full Service) | RE | September 30 Restaurant (Limited Service) | RL | September 30 Applies to: Selected ordinary retail classes in the DABS renewal schedule; other classes are listed at the source.

Beer-Only Restaurant | RB | January 31 On-Premise Beer - Recreational | BE | January 31 Off-Premises Beer | OP | January 31 Tavern | TV | January 31 Bar | CL | May 31 Restaurant (Full Service) | RE | September 30 Restaurant (Limited Service) | RL | September 30

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Off-premise beer licenses cover beer of 5% ABV or less sold to go by businesses such as gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.

Off-premise beer licenses cover beer of 5% ABV or less sold to go by businesses such as gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.

Off-premise beer licenses are issued for the storage and sale of (5% alcohol by volume or less) beer to-go from retail businesses such as gas stations, convenience and grocery stores.

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Local licensing is also required; check with the local licensing authority before applying to DABS.

Local licensing is also required; check with the local licensing authority before applying to DABS.

Local licensing will also be required. Check with your local business licensing before applying with DABS.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal instructions: https://abs.utah.gov/licenses-permits/applications-renewals/license-renewals/

Renewal instructions: https://abs.utah.gov/licenses-permits/applications-renewals/license-renewals/

Renew Retail License

Last verified Oct 25, 2026