Board of Liquor & Tobacco Control

The Board of Liquor & Tobacco Control consists of the Selectboard members who meet to process liquor and tobacco license applications and special event permits as needed throughout the year.

The State of Vermont controls the sale and distribution of beverage alcohol within their borders. They are responsible for training and licensing all establishments that sell or serve alcohol including beer and wine.  You must apply/renew a liquor license through the Town Clerk’s office.

Vermont Department of Liquor Control Portal

The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery’s online portal is where you can make online payments, submit applications and renewals, access training records, send enforcement and compliance inquiries, and get access to the DLL board meetings.

Process to Obtain Liquor License

All applications must be submitted to the Town Clerks’ office via the Vermont Department of Liquor Control (DLC) online portal to be approved by the Selectboard.

Selectboard Meetings: The Selectboard meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month.

Application Deadlines: Applications must be submitted to the online portal and the proper payment to the Town must be received by the Town Clerks’ office before the Selectboard meeting.

Approval: Once the Selectboard has approved the application the Town Clerk will approve the application on the DLC portal.

Fees: Local fees must be submitted to the Town Clerk/Treasurer before the application can be renewed.  State fees are paid directly to the State of Vermont via their portal.