License Classifications

Allows commercial establishments to sell alcoholic liquor, wine, and beer for on-premises consumption. Allows carry-out sales of liquor, wine, beer, and mixed drinks or cocktails. 

This license can be paired with a special class “A” beer permit (BP) in order to operate as a brewpub (beer manufacturer).  It is the sole retail option for native distilleries, and one of the retail options for native breweries and native wineries.

Authority: IC § 123.30

• Alcohol types: Liquor, Wine, Beer
• Available durations: 12-month, 8-month, 14-day, 5-day
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Outdoor Service, Living Quarters, Catering (12 Month Licenses Only)
• Required Documents
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises

Dramshop verification required.

Allows commercial establishments to sell wine and beer for on-premises consumption. Allows carry-out sales of wine and beer. This license can be paired with a special class “A” beer permit (BP) in order to operate as a brewpub (beer manufacturer). It is a retail option for native breweries.

Authority: IC § 123.30

• Alcohol types: Wine, Beer
• Available durations: 12-month, 8-month, 14-day, 5-day
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Outdoor Service, Living Quarters
• Required Documents
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • If a Brewpub (Special Class A Beer Permit - Sub-permit) - See Brewpub Required Documents under manufacturers.

Dramshop verification required.

Allows non-profit clubs to sell alcoholic liquor, wine, and beer for on-premises consumption only; no carry-out sales. Sales are restricted to members and guests only, not the general public.

Authority: IC § 123.30

• Alcohol types: Liquor, Wine, Beer
• Available durations: 12-month, 8-month, 14-day, 5-day
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Outdoor Service, Living Quarters
• Required Documents
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises

Dramshop verification required.

Allows railroads, air common carriers, and passenger-carrying boats or ships operating inland or on boundary waters to sell alcoholic liquor, wine, and beer for on-premises consumption only. No carry-out sales.

Authority: IC § 123.30

• Alcohol types: Liquor, Wine, Beer
• Available durations: 12-month, 8-month, 14-day, 5-day
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Living Quarters
• Required Documents
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises

Dramshop verification required.

Allows the holder to sell native wine and beer for on- or off-premises consumption. It is a retail option for native wineries.

Authority: IC § 123.30 as amended by House File 677

• Alcohol types: Native Wine, Beer
• Available durations: 12-month, 5-day
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Outdoor Service, Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises

Dramshop verification required.

Allows an authorized non-profit entity to auction beer, alcoholic liquor, and wine during an event which raises funds solely to be used for educational, religious, or charitable purposes. Also allows an authorized non-profit entity to host a charity event and serve alcoholic beverages using another business's retail alcohol license.

The permit is valid for 36 consecutive hours, and the authorized non-profit entity may receive up to two permits per calendar year.

Authority: IC §123.173A

• Alcohol types: Liquor, Wine, Beer
• Available durations: Up to 36 consecutive hours
• Optional Privileges: None
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Written Agreement from Licensee Covering Premises (Charity Event Only)

Allows for the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption. No sales by the drink. Also allows limited wholesale sales to on-premises class "C", special class "C", class "D", and class "F" retail alcohol licensees but must have a TTB Federal Wholesale Basic Permit.

Authority: IC § 123.30

• Alcohol types: Wine, Beer
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Outdoor Service, Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • TTB Basic Permit to wholesale (only required if wholesaling to on-premises retailers)

Allows for the sale of alcoholic liquor, wine, and beer for off-premises consumption. No sales by the drink. Also allows wholesale sales of alcoholic liquor to on-premises class "C", class "D", and class "F" retail alcohol licensees but must have a TTB Federal Wholesale Basic Permit.  Also allows for limited wholesale sales of beer and wine to on-premises class "C", special class "C", class "D", and class "F" retail alcohol licensees.

Authority: IC § 123.30

• Alcohol types: Alcoholic Liquor, Wine, and Beer
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
  • Eligible for automatic renewal.
• Optional Privileges: Outdoor Service, Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • TTB Basic Permit to Wholesale (only required if wholesaling to on-premises retailers)
• Bond Required: Class "E" Retail Alcohol License Bond ($5,000)

Allows for the sale of Iowa native wine for off-premises consumption. No sales by the drink.

Authority: IC §123.31C

• Alcohol types: Native Wine
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Outdoor Service, Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises

Allows for the manufacture and sale of native wine at wholesale to licensed retailers and to other wine wholesalers (in and out of state). Also allows for the sale of native wine at retail at the winery and at registered “Additional Locations” for off-premises consumption.

Authority: IC § 123.176

• Alcohol types: Native Wine
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges:  Outdoor Service, Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • Zoning Letter
  • TTB Basic Permit - Wine Production

Allows a manufacturer, vintner, bottler, importer, or vendor to ship wine into Iowa for resale by licensed wine wholesalers.

Authority: IC §123.180

• Alcohol types: Wine
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
  • Eligible for automatic renewal.
• Optional Privileges: None

Allows for the manufacture of native distilled spirits for sale to the Division and customers outside of the state. Also allows for the limited sale of native distilled spirits at retail at the native distillery for off-premises consumption.

Authority: IC §123.43A

• Alcohol types: Liquor
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Outdoor Service, Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • Zoning Letter
  • TTB Basic Permit - Spirits Manufacturing

Allows for the sale of beer, high alcoholic content beer, and canned cocktails at wholesale to licensed retailers and to other beer wholesalers (in and out of state).

Authority: IC § 123.130

• Alcohol types: Beer
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • Zoning Letter
  • TTB Basic Permit - Wholesale

Allows for the manufacture and sale of beer, high alcoholic content beer, and canned cocktails at wholesale to licensed retailers and other beer wholesalers (in and out of state).

Authority: IC § 123.130

• Alcohol types: Beer
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • Zoning Letter
  • TTB Brewers Notice

Allows for the manufacture of beer, high alcoholic content beer, and canned cocktails on the premises for on- or off-premises consumption. 

The manufactured beer and canned cocktails may be sold at retail for on- or off-premises consumption from the brewpub's licensed premises. Beer and canned cocktails must be sold to licensed wholesalers for resale to other retail licensees.

Authority: IC § 123.130

• Alcohol types: Beer
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Outdoor Service, Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • Zoning Letter
  • TTB Brewers Notice

Allows a manufacturer, brewer, bottler, importer, or vendor to ship beer into Iowa for resale by licensed beer wholesalers.

Authority: IC § 123.135

• Alcohol types: Beer
• Available durations:
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually
  • Eligible for automatic renewal
• Optional Privileges: None

Allows for the sale of wine at wholesale to licensed retailers and to other wine wholesalers (in and out of state).

Authority: IC § 123.177

• Alcohol types: Wine
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • Zoning Letter
  • TTB Basic Permit - Wholesale

Allows for the manufacture, storage, and sale of alcoholic liquor to the Division and to customers outside of Iowa.

Authority: IC §123.41

• Alcohol types: Alcoholic Liquor
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: Living Quarters
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • Zoning Letter
  • TTB Basic Permit Spirits Manufacturing

Allows a manufacturer, distiller, or importer to ship alcoholic liquor into Iowa for resale by the State of Iowa.

Authority: IC §123.23

• Alcohol types: Liquor
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
  • Eligible for automatic renewal
• Optional Privileges: None

Allows the presentation and promotion of alcoholic liquor in Iowa.

Authority: IC § 123.42

• Alcohol types: Alcoholic Liquor
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: None
• Required Documents: None

Allows wineries to ship bottles of wine directly to consumers at their personal residence in Iowa.

Authority: IC §123.187

• Alcohol types: Wine
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
  • Eligible for automatic renewal.
• Optional Privileges: None
• Required Documents:
  • TTB Basic Permit - Wine Manufacturing
  • Home State License (for out of state wineries)

Allows the holder to purchase wine from private collections and sell the wine at auction to Iowa licensed wine wholesalers or wine retailers. No sales to private individuals.

Authority: Iowa Code chapter 123 as amended by 2024 Iowa Acts, House File 2669

• Alcohol types: Wine
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Required Documents:
  • Proof of Control of Property
  • Sketch of Premises
  • Zoning Letter
  • TTB Basic Permit - Wholesale

Allows a designated carrier to transport wine shipped from a wine direct shipper permit holder (DS) to a personal residence in Iowa, or to transport wine shipped from a wine auction permit holder (AP) to wine wholesalers and retailers.

Authority: IC §123.188

• Alcohol types: Wine
• Available durations: 12-month
  • 12-month licenses can be renewed annually.
• Optional Privileges: None
• Required Documents: None