Liquor Licenses

2025 - The Online Liquor License Renewal Application Link is Live Now!

Please click here to get started!

Please contact the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk@aurora.il.us or at (630)-256-3070 with any questions.

City of Aurora Municipal Code Chapter 6 - Alcoholic Liquor

Required Information

  • License fee: 2025 Liquor License Fees(PDF, 75KB)
  • Disclosure of Business Structure/Ownership Changes or Management is Required
  • Lease/proof of ownership (if modifications have been made since last renewal)
  • Dram Shop Insurance (Liquor Liability Insurance) - Must name the City of Aurora as a Certificate holder
  • Current/Valid State Liquor License
  • Copy of most recently filed Annual Report (with the Secretary of State)
  • Confirmation that the business has a current County Health Department Certificate
  • Video Gaming Audit (if applicable)
  • Copy of Current Menu (if changed since last renewal)
  • BASSET Certificates for all employees and managers that serve or sell alcohol.
  • Social Clubs Only: Current list of names, dates of birth and addresses for Officers
  • Background checks for all owners and officers required every 3 years.

2025 - Endorsement Application

Please complete this application if you want to add any of the listed endorsements to your liquor license. The available endorsements are listed on the application along with the license classes that are eligible to apply for endorsements. Please note that submission of an Endorsement Application does not guarantee that an endorsement will be granted. All applications will be reviewed by the appropriate reviewing body, specifically the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and/or the City Council. 2025 Endorsement Application(PDF, 249KB)

Change of Owner, Officer, or Manager (Section 6-20)

Changes of owner or officer require a background check. Please follow these instructions:

BASSET Training Information (Section 6-23)

View the BASSET website.

Entertainment Reporting

As a requirement per your liquor license, the Entertainment Report is due to the City Clerk at least 5 days prior to the event. Please follow these instructions to submit(PDF, 205KB) your events via the City's entertainment calendar online.

2025 Temporary Hours Extension Application - Special Date

Additional Information

Liquor License FAQs(PDF, 461KB)

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