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LICENSING INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS
Instructions for creating an online BS&A account
**Please note when paying for your license online with a credit card, there will be a transaction fee of 2.5% with a minimum of $2.00 added to your payment.** If you want to avoid the fee, you can mail a check to:
City Clerk’s Office
7325 W. Forest Home Ave., Rm. 102
Greenfield, WI 53220
- Alcohol Beverage License
- Amusement Distributor License and/or Tags
- Bill Posting & Distribution of Handbills
- Cigarette License
- Direct Seller License
- Dry Cleaning & Washing Machine License
- Entertainment License
- Operator's (Bartender) License
- Parade License
- Secondhand Article/Jewelry Dealer License
- Temporary Class B Beer and/or Wine License
Alcohol Beverage License
Before an application for an Alcohol Beverage License is filed in the City Clerk’s office, applicants must begin the approval process by completing the process below. NOTE: This is not for individuals seeking a Operator's (Bartender) License, please click that tab on the left or below to apply for a Bartender License.
1. Environmental Health Specialist, at (414) 329-5267, for review by the Health Department
2. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue at (414) 227-4000 to obtain a Wisconsin Seller’s Permit. This can also be obtained at the Wisconsin State Office Building, 819 N. 6th St., Room 408, in Milwaukee.
3. The Internal Revenue Service to obtain a Federal Employer Identification number.
The Community Development and Inspection Services Division is responsible for providing applications and issuing various permits including:
- Building Permits
- Plumbing or Electrical Permits
If alcohol has not previously been sold or served at a proposed location, an application may not be submitted to the City Clerk’s office until after the applicant has gone before the Plan Commission. Contact Kristi Porter, Community Development Manager, at 414-329-5342 for these requirements.
If you are renewing your current alcohol license, please fill out the forms listed under Renewal Alcohol Beverage License.
This license year runs from July 1 through June 30.
Please read the instructions prior to filling out the applications.
Original Alcohol Beverage License Application Forms (first time applicants)
- Original Alcohol Beverage License Instructions
- Original Alcohol Beverage License Application (AT-106)
- Schedule for Appointment of Agent
- Supplemental Questionnaire AT-103
- Addendum to Alcohol Beverage License Application
- Information re: Wisconsin Seller’s Permit
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application Forms (previous year licensees)
- Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Instructions
- Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application AT-115 (previous year licensees only)
- Schedule for Successor of Agent (only if the agent has changed from the previous license year)
- Supplemental Questionnaire AT-103
- Addendum to Alcohol Beverage License Application
- Information re: Wisconsin Seller’s Permit
- Application to Extend Licensed Premises
Class A Beer License - $100
For sale of beer in original packages or containers for off-premises consumption only.
Class A Liquor License - $500
For sale of intoxicating liquor in original packages or containers for off-premises consumption only.
Class B Beer License - $100
For sale of beer for on-premises or off-premises consumption.
Class B Liquor License - $500
For sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass for on-premises consumption, and in the original package of container in multiples not to exceed four liters at any one time to be consumed off the premises where sold.
Class C Wine License - $100
For sale of wine by the glass or in an opened original container for consumption on the premises where sold.
Amusement Distributor License and/or Tags
The Amusement License/Tag year runs from August 1 through July 31.
Applications for an Amusement Device should be submitted by companies leasing amusement devices to businesses in the City of Greenfield. In addition, there is a fee required for a tag for each machine.
If a Greenfield business owns the amusement device(s), the business owner should apply for a tag for each machine he or she owns.
Fees
- Amusement Device Distributor License $150
- Amusement Device Tag (1 Per Machine) $40
Bill Posting & Distribution of Handbills
- Instructions
- Bill Posting & Distribution of Handbills License Application
- Supplemental List (for additional handbill distributors)
Submit the application to the City Clerk's Office with a copy of the Driver's License or Photo I.D. of the applicant and all handbill distributors listed on the license.
Fees
- For One Day: $10
- For One Week to One Year: $25
- Background Check Fee: $10 (Per Person)
Cigarette License
This license year runs from July 1 through June 30.
- Cigarette License Instructions
- Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retail License Application
- Information re: Wisconsin Seller’s Permit
- Publication 302-Wisconsin Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco Laws for Retailers (PDF)
- CTP-129: Cigarette-Tobacco/Vapor Products Permits Application
Fee
Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retail License: $100
Direct Seller License
Submit the application to the City Clerk’s Office with a copy of the Driver’s License of the applicant and all sellers listed on the license.
If the sellers qualify as a Traveling Sales Crew (PDF) additional regulations may apply.
Certain businesses are required to have a Wisconsin Seller’s Permit. You can learn more on the State of Wisconsin Revenue website.
Fees
- Direct Seller License: $75
- Background Check Fee:$10 (Per Person)
Dry Cleaning & Washing Machine License
This license year runs from July 1 through June 30.
Fees
- Dry Cleaning and/or Washing Machine License Fee: $25 Per Machine
Entertainment License
- Entertainment License Application & Instructions
- Supplemental List
- Application to Extend License Premises
Fees
- Entertainment License Fee: $150
- Background Check Fee: $10 (Per Person)
Operator’s (Bartender) License
This license year runs from July 1 through June 30.
- Original Operator’s and/or Provisional License Application & Instructions - Requires approval of the Greenfield Common Council.
- Renewal Operator’s License Application & Instructions- This is for previous year licensees only and requires the approval of the Greenfield Common Council.
- Temporary Operator’s License Application - There are only two licenses allowed per year. A Temporary Operator’s license is issued to an individual who will donate his/her services to sell/serve at a licensed temporary event.
- Department of Revenue-Approved List of Responsible Beverage Server Training Courses - New applicants for an Operator’s License must complete a Responsible Beverage Server Training Course, or provide a certified copy of a valid Operator’s License from another municipality (PDF) held in the past two years.
- Publication 302 - Wisconsin Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco Laws for Retailers (PDF)
Fees
- Operator’S License Fee: $50
- Renewal-Operator’S License Fee: $50
- Provisional Operator’S License Fee: $15
- Temporary Operator’S License Fee: $10
- Background Check Fee: $10 - Background Checks are required on all Operator’s License applications.
For additional information about Operator’s Licenses call (414) 329-5219.
Parade License
A Parade License is required for any parade, march, ceremony, show, exhibition, pageant, motorcade, or procession of any kind, or any similar display in or upon any street, sidewalk, or other public place in the City.
The Parade License Application will need to be submitted to the Greenfield Police Department located at 5300 West Layton Avenue in Greenfield.
Secondhand Article/Jewelry Dealer License
This license year runs from July 1 to June 30.
- Instructions
- Pawnbroker, Secondhand Jewelry or Article Dealer, Mall, or Flea Market License Application
- Supplemental List
Applicants should first contact the Greenfield Police Department to determine if a license is required.
Fees
- Pawnbroker License: $210
- Secondhand Jewelry Dealer License: $30
- Secondhand Article Dealer License: $200
- Mall/Flea Market License: $165
- Background Check Fee: $10 per person
Temporary Class B Beer and/or Wine License
Applicants planning an outdoor event should first contact the Community Development Director at (414) 329-5342 to determine if an Outdoor Special Event Permit is required.
This license may be granted and issued only to:
- Bona fide clubs
- State, county, or local fair associations or agricultural societies.
- Church, lodge, or society that has been in existence for at least 6 months prior to the date of application.
- Posts of veterans organizations.
- Chambers of Commerce or similar civic or trade organizations organized under ch. 181, Wis Stats.
Not more than 2 wine licenses may be issued to a qualifying applicant during a 12-month period.
There must be at least one individual who holds a Greenfield Operator’s License on the premises at the event per Wis. Statute. Temporary Licenses are available: (not more than 2 temporary licenses may be issued per person in a 12 month period)
Fees
- $10 per day of event
- $10 Background Check Fee (per person if also applying for a Temporary Operator’s License)
Additional Information for a Temporary Class B license