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Beer License Application Process

If you are applying for a 3.2 Beer License for your establishment, complete and submit an application to the Aitkin County Auditor’s office with the required fee.

Upon receipt of all documents, the Auditor’s Office will submit the application to the County Board of Commissioners for approval. Please allow ample time.

Application for License to sell 3.2 Beer:

• All delinquent real estate taxes must be paid in full before a license will be issued.

• All forms must be processed and a license issued prior to selling beer.
  Background investigation. Please complete all information.

• Application, if sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation, it should be that person or company name or doing business as (dba).

• Business Address: Address location of business.

• Signature of applicant. This should be owner’s signature or president’s signature if a partnership or corporation.

• Obtain signatures of the Count Sheriff and County Attorney. We will assist you with this if either is unavailable.

• Payment of license fee (Amount determined by Auditor's Office).

Consent of Town Board

Town Board approval; Contact Town Clerk immediately to be placed on their agenda; Town Board approval required prior to returning application to the County Auditor's Office.

Worker's Compensation

• Complete all lines required. List Applicant’s name and business name as on application.

• If you have coverage, complete all information that is requested. Signature and date.

Affidavit as to Sales

• Complete affidavit if sales are less than $25,000 per year for ON Sale and/or $50,000 for OFF Sales.

Strong Beer:

REQUEST TO SELL INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR (Strong Beer) IN CONJUNCTION WITH ON SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSE AND ON SALE WINE LICENSE.

• Complete if requesting to sell Intoxicating Malt Liquor (Strong Beer) in conjunction with Wine License.

• Must have Liquor Liability Insurance.