An establishment with a current State of Minnesota Liquor Catering Permit issued by the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED) and NO City of St. Paul On Sale Liquor License may obtain a Temporary On Sale Liquor/Catering License. The holder of a State of Minnesota Liquor Catering Permit who wishes to obtain a Temporary On Sale Liquor/Catering License in the City of Saint Paul shall provide the appropriate information before the temporary license can be approved by the Department of Safety & Inspections.

Code Requirements: See Chapter 409 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information regarding On Sale Liquor - Temporary Licenses. 

Apply for a Liquor Catering - Temporary License in PAULIE

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Your temporary license application will need the following information/required document(s):

  • Copy of current State of Minnesota Liquor Catering Permit issued by the State of Minnesota Alcohol Gambling and Enforcement Division (AGED)
  • A diagram showing the liquor service area and the security that will be provided
  • A letter of consent allowing alcohol service from owner lawfully responsible for premise where alcohol will be served indicating the address/location for which license is requested (from Property Owner)
  • A copy of permission from Parks Department, if applicable (for Park Events)
  • A letter of intent for requesting the temporary license including the nature of the event, whether it is public or private, address of the event, date and hours during which liquor will be sold / served, and the proposed use and disbursement of profits from the sales.
  • A completed MN Workers' Compensation Certificate

Inspections: This review may include on site inspections(s) to verify compliance with applicable regulations.

Fees: See Fee Table for current License fees. 

Expiration/Renewal: A Liquor/Catering On Sale (Temporary) License is valid only during the date(s) of the specific event.

If you have questions, contact the DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.