Liquor licenses are now online! You will find instructions, fee breakdowns, and links to the liquor license applications on this page.
The liquor license renewal process begins in early April and ends in late June.
Liquor License Application Instructions
Find the instructions to fill out the liquor license application here. This document contains the instructions for the following forms:
- AB-200: Alcohol Beverage License Application
- AB-101: Alcohol Beverage Appointment of Agent
- AB-100: Alcohol Beverage Individual Questionnaire
Find additional information on liquor licenses on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s website. You can find the answers to many commonly asked questions here.
Calculate the total fees for your liquor license application, which appears on the first page of AB-200. The fees are as follows:
| Fee | Dollar Amount |
| Class “A” Beer | $150.00 |
| Class “A” Liquor | $300.00 |
| “Class C” Liquor (wine only) | $100.00 |
| Class “B” Beer | $100.00 |
| “Class B” Liquor | $350.00 |
| Reserve “Class B” Liquor (initial application) | $10,000.00 + $350.00 |
| Reserve “Class B” Liquor (renewal) | $350.00 |
| Background Check Fee | $0.00 |
| Publication Fee | $25.00 |
For additional information on the above fees, reference the ordinances here for the City of Kaukauna.
Cigarette License Application Instructions
Find the instructions to fill out the cigarette license application here. This document contains the instructions for the following forms:
- CTV-100: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License Application
- CTV-102: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Appointment of Agent
- CTV-101: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License – Individual Questionnaire
Find additional information on cigarette licenses on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s website. You can find the answers to many commonly asked questions in the links below:
The fee for cigarette license applications is $15.00. For additional information about this fee, reference the ordinances here for the City of Kaukauna.
Mechanical Amusement Devices License & Outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Area Permit Applications Fees
Calculate the total fees for your mechanical amusement device licenses and outdoor alcoholic beverage area permits. The fees are as follows:
| Fee | Dollar Amount |
| Mechanical amusement device | $10.00 per machine |
| Outdoor alcoholic beverage area | $200.00 |
For additional information on the above fees, reference the ordinances here for the City of Kaukauna.
License Applications
Liquor license applications must be completed using a fillable file and will not be accepted if handwritten. However, both handwritten and digital signatures are acceptable. The municipal services building has a computer for applicants to complete and print their forms.
See below for fillable files required in the liquor license application:
- All liquor license applicants must complete an AB-200: Alcohol Beverage License Application Find the form here.
- LLCs, corporations, and nonprofit organizations must complete an AB-101: Appointment of Agent Find the form here.
- All current individuals listed on AB-200AA: Appendix A – List of Persons Involved in the Applicant Business must provide an AB-100: Alcohol Beverage Individual Questionnaire Find the form here. If this is a renewal application, your organization may provide a copy of AB-100s from the 2025-2026 period. Contact the clerk’s office for prior year AB-100 copies.
Liquor license forms can also be found here on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website.
Return completed forms to the clerk’s office by emailing [email protected] or by dropping forms off at the office.
Cigarette license applications must be completed using a fillable file and will not be accepted if handwritten. However, both handwritten and digital signatures are acceptable. The municipal services building has a computer for applicants to complete and print their forms.
See below for fillable files required in the cigarette license application:
- All cigarette applicants must complete a CTV-100: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License Application Find the form here.
- LLCs, corporations, and nonprofit organizations must complete a CTV-102: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Appointment of Agent Find the form here.
- All current individuals listed on CTV-100 Part C must complete a CTV-101: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device – Individual Questionnaire Find the form here.
Cigarette license forms can also be found here on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website.
Return completed forms to the clerk’s office by emailing [email protected] or by dropping forms off at the office.
Mechanical amusement device applications can be completed using a fillable file or by hand at the clerk’s office. Find the fillable form here.
Return completed forms to the clerk’s office by emailing [email protected] or by dropping forms off at the office.
Outdoor alcohol beverage permit applications can be completed using a fillable file or by hand at the clerk’s office. Find the fillable form here.
Return completed forms to the clerk’s office by emailing [email protected] or by dropping forms off at the office.
Picnic/Temporary Alcohol Beverage License Application
Nonprofit organizations may apply for a temporary alcohol beverage license. These licenses are separate from the annual liquor license process. All qualifying organizations must fill out one AB-220 and at least one AB-100. Nonprofits organized as corporations must fill out an AB-101.
- AB-220: Temporary Alcohol Beverage License
- AB-101: Alcohol Beverage Appointment of Agent
- AB-100: Alcohol Beverage Individual Questionnaire
Return completed forms to the clerk’s office by emailing [email protected] or by dropping forms off at the office. The $10 application fee can be paid over the phone or in the clerk’s office.
