Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division

News and Updates

• Iowa ABD Age to Purchase app now accepts Iowa Mobile ID

  

  This mobile app is a supplemental tool that assists Iowa retailers in verifying the age of customers when selling or serving alcohol, tobacco, alternative nicotine, or vapor products.

  Read the press release Learn about the mobile app Learn about Iowa Mobile ID

• New Legal Requirement for Iowa Restaurants Employing 16/17-Year-Old Employees Selling/Serving Alcoholic Beverages

  

  ABD has created a form for restaurants to use to meet the Dramshop Carrier notification requirement.

  Complete the form Learn what has changed

• Has your licensed premises suffered storm damage?

  

  ABD is here to help answer questions you have regarding your alcohol license and storm damage to the licensed premises.

  Please email adminactions@iowaabd.com for assistance.

• Is your license expiring?

  

  Changes to alcohol licensing law may affect your renewal options.

   

  Learn what has changed

• Apply/Renew Using GovConnectIowa

  

  GovConnectIowa allows users to apply for and renew licenses, file for permits, and perform various other tasks with multiple state agencies.

  Available for these licenses:

  • class "C" (LC)
  • special class "C" (BW)
  • class "B" (LG)
  • class "E" (LE)

  Access GovConnectIowa

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• Alcohol licenses, permits, or certificates

  

  Apply for, renew, or amend alcohol license, permit, or certificate, including ownership, premises, and outside service amendments.

  Access eLAPS

  Check the status of an application or license

  Need more help? Find eLAPS Resources