Liquor

To apply for a Sangamon County Liquor License you must be in the unincorporated area of the County and must have proper zoning. If you need clarification on these qualifications for a license, please call the Sangamon County Department of Building and Zoning (217) 753-6760. 

HOW DO I OBTAIN A COUNTY PERMANENT LIQUOR LICENSE?

• Procedural Checklist
• Liquor License Application
• Authority to Release
• Regional Office of Education (ROE background check site)
• Change of Corporate Officers (IL Liquor Control Commission)
• Change of Corporate Officers (Sangamon County)

CURRENT HOLDERS OF A COUNTY LIQUOR LICENSE

• Special Event Application
• Additional Liquor Permits

HOW DO I OBTAIN A TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE?

NON-CURRENT HOLDERS OF A COUNTY LIQUOR LICENSE

• Temporary Liquor License Application
• Fill out a Temporary Liquor License Application and Sheriff's background check.
• Application will be reviewed by the County Liquor Commission.
• You will be notified upon approval or denial.
• The required fee must be paid in full with application. Accepted forms of payment are: cash, cashier's check or by a company business check.
• If approved, you will then be responsible for obtaining an Illinois State Liquor License. For more information regarding the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission, click here.

Additional Information 

• 2025 Liquor Committee Meeting Dates
• Liquor Ordinance 
• Liquor Establishments
• IL Liquor Control Commission
• IL Gaming Board