The State of Vermont controls the sale and distribution of beverage alcohol within their borders. They are responsible for training and licensing all establishments that sell or serve alcohol including beer and wine. You must apply/renew a liquor license through the Town Clerk's office.
Vermont Department of Liquor Control Portal
The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery’s online portal is where you can make online payments, submit applications and renewals, access training records, send enforcement and compliance inquiries, and get access to the DLL board meetings.
Process to Obtain Liquor License
All applications must be submitted to the Town Clerks’ office via the Vermont Department of Liquor Control (DLC) online portal to be approved by the Selectboard prior to submittal to the Vermont Department of Liquor Control (DLC).
Selectboard Meetings: The Selectboard meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
Application Deadlines: Applications must be submitted to the online portal and the proper payment to the Town must be received by the Town Clerks’ office NO later than noon on the Wednesday before the Selectboard meeting.
Approval: Once the Selectboard has approved the application the Town Clerk will approve the application on the DLC portal. Catering Permits application must be received by the DLC a minimum of 5 business days prior to the event.
Fees
Local fees must be submitted to the Town Clerk/Treasurer before the application can be renewed. State fees are paid directly to the State of Vermont via their portal.
- First class: $115 payable to the Town of Morristown and $115 payable to VT DLC.
- Second class: $70 payable to the Town of Morristown and $70 payable to VT DLC.
- Third class: $1,095 full year or $550 seasonal payable payable to VT DLC no payment is due to Town.
- Outside consumption permit: $20 payable to VT DLC no payment is due to Town.
- Special Event Permit: $20 payable to VT DLC no payment is due to Town.
Contact - If you have any questions regarding licensing, please contact Martin Prevost at the VT DLC
(802) 828-2339 or Martin.Prevost [at] vermont.gov