Liquor Licensing

The City Clerk's office processes liquor licensing for the City of Grand Junction of which there are over 170 licenses within City limits. 

Colorado liquor licensing requires approval by both the City and State. The local Liquor Licensing Authority generally meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m.

Licensing Information

• New Liquor License (PDF)
• Responsible Alcohol Vendor Training
• Special Event Liquor Permit (PDF)
• Transfer of Ownership (PDF)
• State Applications/Forms

Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division

The Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division Grand Junction office can be reached at 970-248-7133.  Find more information on the State of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division's website. 

Servers & Managers Alcohol Responsibility Training (SMART)

The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) hosts the Servers & Managers Alcohol Responsibility Training (SMART) course twice a year. Upcoming course information can be found below. 

Friday, May 27, 2022
2 to 4 p.m.
GJPD Konzak Training Room, 2nd floor
555 Ute Avenue

Registration is required and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please register using the online registration form. 

If you have questions about this course, please contact Meghan DeHaan, Police Services Technician, at 970-549-5233 or meghand@gjcity.org.