Bartenders & Establishments
License requirements are covered under Sun Prairie Ordinance Number 5.08. See the following table for application forms, and detailed fee information:

Type	Application Form	Fee
Fermented Malt Beverage License Class A Beer (Consumption off premise) Class B Beer (Consumption on premise)	In person only	Class A: $200, plus publication fee Class B: $100, plus publication fee Plus $7 background check fee for each person listed on the application
Intoxicating Liquor License Class A Beer and Liquor (Consumption off premise) Class B Beer and Liquor (Consumption on premise)	In person only	Class A: $500, plus publication fee Class B: $500, plus publication fee Plus $7 background check fee for each person listed on the application
Wine License Class C Wine License (Sale of wine by glass or original container for consumption on the premise)	In person only	$100, plus publication fee Plus $7 background check fee for each person listed on the application
Class B Reserve License	In person only	$10,000, plus publication fee
Wholesaler's License		$25, plus publication fee Plus $7 background check fee for each person listed on the application
Temporary Class B / Class B Retailer's License	In person only	$10 per event Plus $7 background check fee for each person listed on the application
Operators / Bartenders	Download an Operator's Application (PDF)   Download the Licensing Guidelines (PDF)	$35/Operators License $15/Provisional License Plus $7 background check fee for each person listed on the application

Comments

• Fermented Malt Beverage License: Submit forms to the City Clerk. Approved by the City Council.
• Intoxicating Liquor License: Approved by the City Council. Inspected by Code, Fire, Health and Police.
• Wine License: Approved by the City Council. Inspected by Code, Fire, Health and Police.
• Class B Reserve License: Approved by the City Council. Inspected by Code, Fire, Health and Police. May apply for grant for refund of $10,000.
• Wholesaler's License: Approved by the City Council. Inspected by Code, Fire, Health and Police. A Police background check is required.
• Temporary Class B / Class B Retailer's License: Clubs in existence for at least 6 months. A Police background check is required.
• Operators / Bartenders: Form submitted to the City Clerk. Approved by Common Council.
  • Regular License: Must show proof of completion of Alcohol Awareness Training.
  • Provisional License: Within 45 days of application, must attend Alcohol Awareness class and bring in completion certificate to receive Common Council approval of Regular License.