Organizations incorporated under the laws of this state for the purposes of a social, fraternal, patriotic, political, or athletic nature, and not for financial gain, are allowed to sell alcohol, by the drink only, of fermented malt beverages, malt, spirituous, or vinous liquors with a liquor license special event permit.

Collecting a fee to attend or participate in an event or selling the alcohol by the drink constitutes "selling alcohol".

Liquor licenses must be renewed annually. The Department of Revenue sends the annual renewal forms to the licensee approximately 90 days prior to the expiration date. This renewal form must be completed and returned to the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder office at least 45 days prior to expiration along with the required fees. Do not return renewal applications to the state. The renewal application must first be approved by the County Commissioners. Once approved, our office will forward the application to the state.

Liquor license fees are collected by both State and County agencies and are non-refundable. The fees vary depending on the type of license for which you are applying. Two separate checks are required - one made payable to the Colorado Department of Revenue and the other payable to the Larimer County Clerk. 

Fee Schedule provided by the Colorado Department of Revenue

If you are purchasing an establishment that currently has a liquor license in place, you will apply for a transfer of ownership, provided you are applying for the same type of license. If you intend to change the type of license, you are not eligible for a transfer of ownership and must apply for a new license. A transfer of ownership allows the new owner to continue doing business upon the issuance of a temporary permit upon approval by the County Commissioners.

To apply for a license, visit our office:

200 West Oak Street, 1st floor
Recording Department
Fort Collins, CO 80521

Licenses or permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages are required in Larimer County. The Larimer County Clerk and Recorder oversees the application process for liquor licenses, including new applications, transfers of ownership, renewals, and special events for establishments or events located in unincorporated Larimer County.

Is the proposed establishment or event located within the incorporated limits of any city or town in Larimer County? If yes, please contact that municipality for instructions.

Colorado residents and visitors are well served by dedicated volunteer search and rescue teams. By purchasing a Search and Rescue card, you are contributing to the Search and Rescue Fund, which will reimburse these teams for costs incurred in your search and rescue. Funds remaining at the end of the year are used to help pay for training and equipment for these teams. The card is not insurance and does not reimburse individuals nor does it pay for medical transport. It reimburses Sheriff Departments for eligible costs involved in the discharge of a search and rescue mission.

County Park Permits

Effective March 20, 2020, Larimer County Parks permits are not available for purchase from the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder.

For permit information and to purchase online please visit Natural Resources Department.

State Park Permits

Effective January 1, 2017, Colorado State Parks permits are not available for purchase from the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder.

Dogs and cats are required to be licensed in the cities of Fort Collins and Loveland, and the town of Wellington. 

For fees and additional information, visit the NOCO Humane or contact them at (970) 226-3647 ext. 2010.

If you frequently record documents with Larimer County or require copies of recorded documents, you may want to consider establishing an Escrow or Remote Access account through EASY ACCESS, which is fully automated and provides an easy and convenient way to pay recording and copy fees.