Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office AMCO requests permit applications be submitted at least 5 business days before the event, unless otherwise stated on the application by the type of event. This allows for processing and for corrections to be made to your application. We can only guarantee a review and approval/denial on a permit request submitted 5 business days before event. All payments for permits will be processed upon approval from AMCO enforcement and not prior to approval. If you need to prepay for your permit, AMCO will only accept cashier's check, personal check, or money order starting 6/21/2023. Beginning 1/1/24 every person who will serve or sell alcohol or check identifications during a permitted event, including nonprofit organization event permits (formally special event permits), will be required to complete an alcohol server education course under AS 04.21.025 before the first day of the permitted event as set forth in AS 04.09.600. All permit applications must be received at least 5 business days in advance of the event. Special events permit applications must be received at least 10 business days prior to the event date. Applications received after these deadlines cannot be guaranteed to be processed. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be returned to the applicant for corrections. Permit Forms Your complete and signed permit application can be hand-delivered or emailed to AMCO staff for processing at amco.permits@alaska.gov. If you plan to pay the fees with a credit card, AMCO staff will attempt to contact you using the contact information provided on the permit application to obtain your credit card information. If you do not receive a call, please contact staff at 907-269-0350. Please see our Permit Reference Guide for more information about the permit requirements. If approved, your permit will be emailed to you at the address provided. Please note that local law enforcement may charge a fee for approving any permits. Permits for Liquor License Holders Please review the requirements of each permit carefully. Permit applications that are on the wrong form or are for events/licenses that do not qualify will be returned to the applicant. Caterer's Permit Application Eligible License Types: Beverage Dispensary Event Requirements: Must be a specific event. Application Form AB-04 Caterer's Permit Application Restaurant Caterer's Dinner Permit Eligible License Types: Restaurant/Eating Place Event Requirements: Must be a banquet or dinner event. Application Form AB-06 Restaurant Caterer's Dinner Permit Application Club License Permit Application Eligible License Types: Club Event Requirements: Must be a specific event held off of the licensed premise. Application Form AB-20 Club License Caterer's Permit Application Art Exhibit Permit Application Eligible License Types: Restaurant/Eating Place or Beverage Dispensary Event Requirements: Must be an art exhibit event at an art gallery, art studio, art store, art dealer, or museum. Applications Form AB-21 Art Exhibit Permit Application Form AB-22 Multiple Event or Location Art Exhibit Permit Application Entertainment Time Extension Application Eligible License Types: Restaurant/Eating Place Application Form AB-18 Entertainment Time Extension Application Permits for Nonprofit Entities The most common error AMCO sees on Special Event and Wine Auction permit applications is outdated information with Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing(CBPL). Prior to applying for a permit, we strongly encourage you to review your non-profit entity and ensure your non-profit is in good standing, officials are up to date, and if required, the entity has filed its biennial report. AMCO will return permit applications that do not match the CBPL database. If your non-profit information is outdated, contact CBPL to file the necessary paperwork. If you are short for time, you may include a copy of the forms submitted to CBPL with your permit application to show the updated information. To find your entity information for Special Event and Wine Auction Permits, please visit the State of Alaska Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing Database Special Event Permit Application Eligible Entities: a nonprofit fraternal, civic, or patriotic organization, active for a period of at least two years before application, and incorporated under AS 10.20. Event Requirements: Must be a specific occasion. Application Form AB-05 Special Events Permit Application Wine Auction Permit Application Eligible Entities: a nonprofit fraternal, civic, or patriotic organization, active for a period of at least two years before application, and incorporated under AS 10.20. Event Requirements: Must be a specific occasion. Application Form AB-23 Wine Auction Permit Application