The Iowa Department of Revenue continues efforts to enhance the overall efficiency of our technology solutions. As part of this effort, eLAPS will be retired on October 22, 2025. Beginning November 3, 2025, GovConnectIowa will serve as the portal for alcohol licensing applications and renewals, account management, reporting, and more. 

Learn more about what is changing, what is not changing and actions you may need to take per audience:

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Beginning November 3, 2025, updated web pages, YouTube tutorials, and our GovConnectIowa chatbot, The Kernel, will be available to guide you through the new features. Be sure and register for the Introduction to GovConnectIowa: Alcohol Licensing Updates webinar on November 5. In the meantime, for questions please email us. Our team is here to answer queries you may have about this transition.

We recognize that adapting to a new system can be challenging, and we are committed to providing the necessary support to ensure a smooth transition. Thank you for your attention to these updates and for your cooperation during the transition.