Teller County Clerk & Recorder's Office

Liquor License Information

The Clerk & Recorder's Office is the local agent of the State of Colorado for the issuance of liquor licenses in Teller County.  Licensing includes a public comment process.

Liquor License Document Checklist

Listed below are the documents required by the State and County for all new licenses and transfers of ownership. All documents must be properly signed and must correspond exactly with the name of the applicant.

1. Application:  The original application must be filled out completely and all questions must be answered. The application shall be filed with the office of the Clerk and Recorder. Each application shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of such persons as prescribed by the State licensing authority.  Applications for liquor license may be obtained by contacting the Teller County Clerk & Recorder's office.

2. Fee:  Depending on class of license, new applications range from $1700 to $2100.   Please refer to the Fee Schedule for County and State fees. The fee for history check through CBI must be made with certified funds.

3. Proof of Property Possession:  If the applicant owns the building or space where the business is located, a signed copy of the deed must be attached. The deed must be in the name of the applicant only.

If the building or space is leased, a copy of the lease (signed by all parties) must be attached. The term of the lease is to be for at least on year. The lease must be in the name of the applicant only. The physical address of the location must be included. Post office boxes and legal descriptions are not acceptable. These requirements also apply to subleases and lease assignments.

4. Background Information:  An Individual History form and fingerprinting must be completed by:

    Individual - Each individual applicant
    Partnership - Each general and each limited partner who hold over 5% interest.
    Public Corporation - Each officer, director, and stockholder holding over 5% interest.
    Private Corporation - Each officer, director, and stockholder with any interest in the corporation.

The applicant will need to obtain a minimum of three letters validating good character and reputation.
If the license is a transfer of ownership, a letter must be submitted by the owner authorizing the purchase agreement.

5. Diagram:  A diagram of the premises, outlining in red, the areas where liquor will be served and/or stored, must be attached. The diagram should be no larger than 8 x 11 inches and each floor should be drawn separately.

6. Corporate Documents:  If applicant is a corporation, the following documents must be attached to the application:

    Certificate of Incorporation
    Certificate of Good Standing if the corporation is more than two years old
    Certificate of Authorization if the corporation is foreign
    Minutes of the meeting showing the current elected officers

7. Partnership Documents:  If the applicant is a partnership, the following documents must be attached to the application:

    Partnership agreement identifying all partners (this requirement is not necessary for husband and wife partnerships)
    Dissolution of partnership (if applicable)

8. Management:  A Manager’s Registration form, with required fee, must be completed ONLY for a Hotel/Restaurant whose manager is someone other than the applicant. For any other class of liquor license, the applicant is only required to report in writing, the name of the manager to the state and local liquor authorities and no fee is required. This may be done at the time of initial application and/or any time there is a manager change.

9. Petition:  Applicant shall furnish the Clerk and Recorder’s Office with petitions from residents of the neighborhood indicating their opinion as to the needs and desires of said neighborhood. Petitions must be posted for both positive and negative opinions. The petitions must be filed with the Clerk & Recorder’s office not less than ten days prior to the hearing.

10. Financing:  Applicant shall submit to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office information concerning financial and management associations and interest of applicant and/or other persons in the business.

Procedure For New Liquor License Application

All applications for liquor license must be submitted on the original forms, typewritten or legibly printed in black ink. The applicant should retain a photocopy of the application. Application is not complete until all required attachments and fees are submitted with the application to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

Once the completed application is received, the application for license will be added to the next open agenda for the Teller County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting which is scheduled at least thirty days from the date of filing. The hearing will be noticed in the County’s official newspaper not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. Applicant is required to attend this scheduled meeting and the date of the meeting.

Following approval by the Teller County Board of County Commissioners, the application is forwarded by the County to the Colorado Department of Revenue, Liquor Enforcement Division. After approval by the State, the state license is sent to the Clerk and Recorder’s office and both State and County licenses are issued to the applicant. Both licenses must be in possession of the applicant before service of liquor is begun. The anticipated time from submission of the application to receiving the licenses is approximately forty five days.

Applications for liquor license may be obtained by contacting the Teller County Clerk & Recorder's Office.