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General Overview of the Licensing Process

If your business deals with the importation, manufacture, distribution or sale of alcohol in Oregon, you need a liquor license. This information is designed to give you a general overview of the process to obtain an annual liquor license in Oregon.

Oregon has several types of liquor licenses. Each license type has it's own fees, privileges and requirements. 

License applicants must have an address in Oregon where the business will be located. Applicants must currently own, lease, or rent the business property, or be in the process of purchasing, leasing, or renting the property.


Local Government Recommendation Form
The form must be completed and submitted to the local government prior to applying with the OLCC. Once you receive a response from the local government, you will need to upload that documentation as part of your online CAMP application.


How do I find my local government?
To find the correct local government for your application, we recommend searching the internet for “Your City or County” + OLCC Liquor License. This will typically return a search result that will help guide you to the appropriate office in your jurisdiction. Common departments for processing LGB recommendations include Planning & Development, Civic Life, or the Sheriff’s Office; however, each local government is different.

For Liquor License Applicants within the City of Portland, click here: City of Portland.

All alcohol licensing is now processed online through CAMP (Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program)


Most OLCC investigations take four to eight weeks to complete. Investigations may take longer if: the business location has had problems with OLCC, police or neighbors; the applicant has a criminal history; the applicant has provided false information; and/or the applicant has a history of abusing drugs or alcohol.

If your application is approved, the OLCC will collect the appropriate license fee and issue the license. If the application is denied or restricted, there is a process to contest the decision. If you have additional questions, please email olcc.alcohollicensing@olcc.oregon.gov.



If you have additional questions, please contact your local OLCC office.