Liquor Licensing

Fillable PDF 2022/2023 New Liquor License Application

The following information is created to provide a Liquor License Establishment with general information regarding the rules and regulations for a holder of a Palatine Liquor License. There are multiple classifications of liquor licenses and it is the duty of each holder of a Palatine Liquor License to be aware of the full regulations for the Palatine Alcoholic Beverage Code (Chapter 3 of the Palatine Code of Ordinances) and the State of Illinois Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS 5/1).  

Fees for the liquor license classifications can be found on the Village of Palatine Fee Schedule Supplement to the Code of Ordinances.

Palatine Alcoholic Beverage Seller & Server Permit

The Village enforces its ordinances requiring certain enumerated employees of liquor establishments to have a Palatine Alcoholic Beverage Seller and Server Permit. Compliance with the Ordinance is mandatory.

For all establishments, employees acting as manager, assistant manager, bartenders and/or bouncers, servers, and check-out clerks are required to have a valid Permit. New employees must secure a Palatine Alcoholic Beverage Seller and Server Permit within 30 days of employment

Each establishment must maintain a list of all employees which are required to hold an Alcoholic Beverage Seller and Server Permit. The list should have the employee’s name, date of hire and the expiration date of the Alcoholic Beverage Seller and Server Permit.

Alcoholic Beverage Seller and Server Permit are valid for 3 years.

Application Requirements

To obtain an Alcoholic Beverage Seller and Server Permit, the application must include:

Further Information

Questions in regard to the Palatine Alcoholic Beverage Seller and Servers Permit can be directed to Technical Services Coordinator Tammy Maher at 847-359-9034.

Applications / Forms

  1. 2022 New Liquor License Application (Fillable PDF)
  2. 2022 Renewal Liquor Application (Fillable PDF)
  3. Alcoholic Beverage Seller and Server Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Palatine Alcoholic Beverage Seller and Server Registration Form (PDF)
  5. Product Sampling License Application (PDF)
  6. Temporary Event Liquor License Application (PDF)