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Department of Revenue Alcohol & Tax Operations Division

Iowa Department of Revenue Alcohol & Tax Operations Division

News and Updates

  • Iowa Age to Purchase app now accepts Iowa Mobile ID

    Age to Purchase logo - a hand presenting an id.

    This mobile app is a supplemental tool that assists Iowa retailers in verifying the age of customers when selling or serving alcohol, tobacco, alternative nicotine, or vapor products.

  • New Legal Requirement for Iowa Restaurants Employing 16/17-Year-Old Employees Selling/Serving Alcoholic Beverages

    Three wine glasses and two shorter liquor glasses on a table.

    The Division has created a form for restaurants to use to meet the Dramshop Carrier notification requirement.

  • Apply/Renew Using GovConnectIowa

    GovConnectIowa

    GovConnectIowa allows users to apply for and renew licenses, file for permits, and perform various other tasks with multiple state agencies.

    Available for these licenses:

    • class "C" (LC)
    • special class "C" (BW)
    • class "B" (LG)
    • class "E" (LE)
  • Alcohol licenses, permits, or certificates

    eLAPS

  • I-PACT Alcohol Retailer Certification

    I-PACT

    This program focuses on preventing underage sales and sales to intoxicated patrons.

  • I-PLEDGE Tobacco Retailer Certification

    i-PLEDGE

    This program focuses on preventing underage sales and when not to make a sale.