The County of DuPage

Wheaton, Illinois

 

Liquor License

The DuPage County Clerk’s office issues liquor licenses for only unincorporated DuPage County.

Requirements:

  • Owner must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Owner must be a DuPage County resident or have a DuPage County resident as a full time manager.
  • Owner & manager must be fingerprinted by the DuPage County Sheriff’s office. The fee for fingerprinting is $36.00.
  • Owner must show proof of insurance.
  • Owner must show a copy of the lease or charter organization.
  • All servers & bartenders must have proof of BASSET liquor training.
  • Premises must be inspected by the DuPage County Health & Building Departments.
Classes of Liquor LicensesNon-refundable
Application Fee
Initial FeeRenewal Fee
A: Package$1,000.00$2,250.00$2,250.00
B: Restaurant & Bar$1,000.00$2,250.00$2,250.00
C: Hotel & Recreational Facilities$1,000.00$2,400.00$2,400.00
D: Extra bar within a Business with LicenseN/A$ 200.00$2,400.00
E: Temporary Daily LicenseN/A$ 50.00N/A
F: Private ClubsN/A$ 750.00$ 750.00
G: Special Event AnnualN/A$1,500.00$1,500.00
H: Church & SchoolsN/A$ 750.00$ 750.00
I: CateringN/A$ 100.00N/A


Liquor Licenses are valid from July 1st thru June 30th.