Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division

News and Updates

• 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

  GovConnectIowa updates and new features are coming in November. To prepare for this update, all saved drafts currently in GovConnectIowa will be deleted on November 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM. You should complete and submit any draft items before November 9, 2023 to retain your information.

• 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