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Essential Downloads (CEELA Library)
These downloadable documents are provided by CEELA to assist with licensing, applications, and compliance in the City of Aurora and State of Colorado.
2025 Liquor License Fee Schedule
Official fee schedule for Aurora and Colorado State liquor license renewals and applications for 2025. Includes all license types (Retail, Hotel & Restaurant, Brew Pub, etc.).
Colorado Liquor Retail License Application (DR 8404)
The primary state application form for a new Colorado retail liquor license. Required for most new license submissions.
Addendum to Liquor Application (City of Aurora)
Supplemental city form for specific Aurora applications, including Cabaret Licenses, Modifications of Premises, and proposed hours of operation.
Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Retailer - Transfer of Ownership Checklist
City of Aurora’s detailed checklist and instructions for submitting a Transfer of Ownership application, including all required city and applicant-provided forms.
Liquor License Location Change Checklist (City of Aurora)
Step-by-step guide and document checklist for applying to change the physical location of an existing liquor license within Aurora.
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Critical Government & Licensing Links
Retail Liquor Stores Educational Classes
state-provided educational classes for retail liquor stores; helpful for compliance training and staying current on rules.
Online Liquor Applications and Renewals
the actual licensing workflow: apply, renew, manage account actions.
Colorado Dept. of Revenue – Liquor & Tobacco Bulletin Board
official state bulletins / rule changes
Colorado Dept. of Revenue – Liquor Enforcement Division page
posted legislative/regulatory updates, trainings, LED bulletins
U.S. Small Business Administration – Colorado District Office
small-business support: funding programs, counseling, workshops, procurement resources
City and County of Denver – Business Licensing (Liquor)
Aurora-specific liquor licensing info: local requirements, local process, and a mailing list for Licensing Division updates to liquor licensees
City of Aurora – Local Licensing Authority (Liquor)
Aurora’s liquor licensing public-hearing hub: hearing procedures + Local Licensing Authority Calendar
City and County of Denver – Business Licensing Public Hearings
state-provided educational classes for retail liquor stores; helpful for compliance training and staying current on rules.
City of Aurora – Local Licensing Authority (Liquor)
state-provided educational classes for retail liquor stores; helpful for compliance training and staying current on rules.
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Industry News & Trends
Beverage Dynamics
retail-focused national industry news; useful for trends, category shifts, retail tactics
SevenFifty Daily
business/industry coverage across the three tiers; good for broader market changes