GovConnectIowa for Alcohol

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Alcohol Guidance
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Using GovConnectIowa

All alcohol license management actions, including filing alcohol reports, can be completed online through GovConnectIowa. The following actions are included, but not limited to:

  • Apply for and renew licenses
  • Amend a license
  • Register self-service machines and kegs
  • Submit Third-Party Delivery forms
  • Update ownership records and report criminal history changes
  • Update filing frequency for reporting
  • Cancel a license
  • Update account information, including names and addresses
  • File alcohol related reports

In order to access these actions, you must create a GovConnectIowa account and be connected to your alcohol license. To get started:

  1. Create an account at govconnect.iowa.gov
    1. For existing license holders, select “Request Access to an Existing Account”
    2. For new businesses, select “Register a New Business” - you can apply for an alcohol license during that process
  2. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the connection process

After you are connected to the license, you will be able to complete the necessary actions on the following tabs:

  • Accounts - View the license at a glance, including the application status and expiration date. This tab also includes links to print or renew your license and manage the automatic renewal program
  • Action Center - View and complete outstanding tasks required for your business, including upcoming renewals
  • Settings - Opt in to paperless mail delivery and manage your access
  • I Want To… - Complete a variety of actions including communicating with the department, managing your alcohol license through the “Alcohol Management” panel, updating your ownership records, managing the access of other GovConnectIowa users, and more

To view detailed tutorials, visit our YouTube channel. If you need help getting started or learning how to use GovConnectIowa, visit the GovConnectIowa Help page with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. To view all of the available portals,  Explore our GovConnectIowa Portals.

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