2023 - Liquor License Renewal Application

The authorized agent(s) completing the application will be required to swear to the validity of the answers provided on the application. If you'd prefer a paper application, please contact the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] or at (630)256-3070.

2023-2024 Liquor License Renewal Application

2023-2024 Liquor License Fees

City of Aurora Municipal Code Chapter 6 - Alcoholic Liquor

Required Information:

• License fee: 2023-2024 Liquor License Fees
• Disclosure of Business Structure/Ownership Changes or Management is Required
• Lease/proof of ownership (if modifications have been made since last renewal)
• Dram Shop Insurance (Liquor Liability Insurance) - Must name the City of Aurora as a Certificate holder
• Current/Valid State Liquor License
• Confirmation that the Business is in Good Standing with the Illinois Secretary of State
• Confirmation that the business has a current County Health Department Certificate
• Video Gaming Audit (if applicable) 2023 Video Gaming Audit (PDF)
• Copy of Current Menu (if changed since last renewal)
• BASSET Certificates for all employees that serve or sell alcohol.
• SOCIAL CLUBS ONLY: Current list of names, dates of birth and addresses for Officers
• Background checks for all owners, officers and managers required every 3 years. 2023 Fingerprint Information (PDF)

2023 - Endorsement Application
Please complete this application if you want to add any of the listed endorsements to your liquor license.  The available endorsements are listed on the application along with the license classes that are eligible to apply for endorsements.  Please note that submission of an Endorsement Application does not guarantee that an endorsement will be granted.  All applications will be reviewed by the appropriate reviewing body, specifically the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and/or the City Council. 2023 Endorsement Application (PDF)

Change of Manager (Section 6-20)
Any changes in manager(s) require a background check. Please follow these instructions: 

2023 Change of Owner/Officer/Manager Request Form (PDF)
Background Check Applicant Instructions (PDF)
Background Check Application (PDF)
Out of State Applicant Information (PDF) 

BASSET Training Information (Section 6-23)
View the BASSET website.

Entertainment Reporting
As a requirement per your liquor license, the Entertainment Report is due to the City Clerk at least 5 days prior to the event. Please follow these instructions to submit your events via the City's entertainment calendar online. 

2023 Temporary Hours Extension Application — Special Date

Temporary Hours Extension Application (PDF)