Liquor licenses are issued by the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors must review liquor license applications for businesses located on unincorporated county land. Depending on the type of license, the County review could entail investigation and reports from the Sheriff's Office, Planning and Development, Treasurer and the Health Departments which can take 4 to 6 weeks. Some types of licenses require a 20 day posting period. When the posting period is complete and departments have submitted their report, the application is brought before the Board of Supervisors for recommendation at one of two monthly formal meetings (See the Clerk's Calendar for upcoming meeting dates). After the vote, the Board will forward the application to the State with the recommendation for approval or denial for further processing.

Below are links to the most common applications and forms. Please visit the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control website at www.azliquor.gov for more information or call (602) 542-5141.  

Special Event

Extension of Premises/Patio Permit 

Agent Change, Acquisition of Control and Restructure  (Cover Sheet)

New License, Interim Permit, Location and Person Transfer

For questions on Maricopa County's process, call Stefanie Murphy, (602) 506-2774, at the Clerk of the Board's Office.