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Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division

Iowa Department of Revenue Alcohol & Tax Operations Division

News and Updates

  • Iowa ABD 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.

  • Has your licensed premises suffered storm damage?

    Fallen tree blocking street

    The Division is here to help answer questions you have regarding your alcohol license and storm damage to the licensed premises.

  • Is your license expiring?

    eLAPS

    Changes to alcohol licensing law may affect your renewal options.

     

  • 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.