Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division

Class "C" Retail Alcohol Licensees:
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.

Effective July 1, 2022, all new and renewal applications for a class "C" retail alcohol license must be submitted through GovConnectIowa.

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Native Manufacturers should continue to use eLAPS for all licensing at this time.
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Changes to Iowa’s Alcohol Licensing

Gov. Reynolds signing SF2374
Senate File 2374 streamlines alcohol licensing processes and creates parity in the license fee structure and privileges.

Implementation Timeline
- July 7, 2022: Governor Reynolds signed SF2374 into law at Revelton Distilling in Osceola, Iowa.
- July 12, 2022: Native distilleries, native wineries, and native breweries may apply for 2 class “C” retail alcohol licenses at 2 manufacturing locations.
- August 8, 2022: 5 case allowance for beer purchases.
- August 18, 2022: Questions regarding delivery of 5 cases of beer to bars and restaurants.
- August 18, 2022: Wine manufacturers direct shipping wine to consumers are no longer required to post a bond with their permit.
- September 2, 2022: Iowa brewpubs: off-premises retail sales at your manufacturing location.
- September 2, 2022: Iowa native distilleries - removal of 100,000 proof gallon limit.
- October 4, 2022: Webinar on how 2022 legislation impacts native wineries.
- October 25, 2022: Class “B” beer permit: guidance on new license selection.
  Note: This information does not apply to holders of a class “A” beer permit (BAN).
- October 27, 2022: Class “C” native wine permit: guidance on new license selection.
  Note: This information does not apply to holders of a class “A” wine permit (WAN).
- November 14, 2022: Class “B” liquor control license transition to class “C” retail alcohol license.
- November 14, 2022: Class “C” beer permit: guidance on new license selection.
- November 14, 2022: Class “B” wine permit: guidance on new license selection.
- November 15, 2022: Class “A” liquor control license transition to class “F” retail alcohol license.
- November 18, 2022: Local Authorities: Important Changes to Retail Alcohol Licensing.
ABD implementation details ⟶

I-PACT Alcohol Retailer Certification

The program focuses on preventing underage sales and sales to intoxicated patrons.

Make a Pact
I-PLEDGE Tobacco Retailer Certification

This program focuses on preventing underage sales and when not to make a sale.

Make a Pledge

Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division

Implementation Timeline