Approval

All alcoholic beverage licenses, with the exception of special event permits, require approval of the Board of City Commissioners after review by the Administration Department and Bismarck Police Department. View Title 5, which covers alcoholic beverages and includes information on liquor license fees.

Application Submissions

New/Renewal Alcohol Beverage License

• New / Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Online Application
• New / Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Mail-In Application
  • Mail to:  City of Bismarck, 4th Floor Administration, 221 N. 5th St, Bismarck ND 58501
  • Email:  Whitnie Olsen
• Fee Schedule

Special Events

• $25.00 per event for up to 14 consecutive days.
  • Late fee of $25.00 will be applied to applications submitted 7 days or less prior to the event.
• Special Event Permit Online Application
• Special Event Permit Mail In Application

Electronic Payments

• Credit Card Authorization Form

For additional information please contact the City of Bismarck Administration office:

701-355-1300