Licensing

Amusement Distributor License and/or Tags

The Amusement License/Tag year runs from August 1 through July 31.

• Application for Amusement Device Owner or Distributor License and Instructions

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 owned.

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

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, Tobacco and/or Vaping Device License Instructions
• Cigarette, Tobacco, and/or Vaping Device Retail License Application (CTV-100)
• Cigarette, Tobacco, and/or Vaping Device License Individual Questionnaire (CTV-101)
• Cigarette, Tobacco, and/or Vaping Device Appointment of Agent (CTV-102)
• Information re: Wisconsin Seller’s Permit
• Publication 302-Wisconsin Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco Laws for Retailers (PDF)
• Publication 304- Cigarette, Tobacco, and Vapor Products Tax and Regulatory Information (PDF)
• Tobacco 21 Fact Sheet - Minimum legal sale age for tobacco and vape products

Fee

Cigarette, Tobacco and/or Vaping Device Retail License: $100

Direct Seller License

• Instructions
• Direct Seller License Application

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. 

• Dry Cleaning & Washing Machine License Application & Instructions

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.

Parade License Application 

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
• Pawnbroker, Secondhand Jewelry or Article Dealer 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

• Temporary Class B License Application
• Individual Questionnaire (AB-100)
• Alcohol Beverage Appointment of Agent (AB-101)

The Individual Questionnaire (AB-100) is needed for each officer, director and agent listed on the application. The Alcohol Beverage Appointment of Agent (AB-101) is needed if the applicant is a corporation.

Applicants planning an outdoor event should first contact the Community Development Department at (414) 329-5341 to determine if an Outdoor Special Event Permit is required.

This license may be granted and issued only to:

1. Bona fide clubs
2. State, county, or local fair associations or agricultural societies.
3. Church, lodge, or society that has been in existence for at least 6 months prior to the date of application.
4. Posts of veterans organizations.
5. 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)

• Temporary Operator’s License Application

Fees

• $10 per day of event
• $10 Background Check Fee (per person if also applying for a Temporary Operator’s License)