Temporary ABC License

Step 1 Submit a copy of your State ABC Temporary License Applicaiton & all attachements with your applicaiton to the Department of Codes & Regulations.  State Temporary ABC Application
Step 2 Attach your license fee by certified check, cashiers check or money order made payable to : Louisville Metro
Step 3 Submit your applicaiton to the Department of Codes & Regulations License & Permits Division well in advance of your special event date to inusre ample time for processing, perferably three (3) weeks prior to the event date.

Louisville Metro Department of Codes and Regulations
Licenses & Permits Division
444 S. 5th Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Phone: 502.574.3321
FAX: 502.574.5245

Fee Schedule for Temporary ABC Licenses

License Description Metro Fee
Temporary Liquor Drink & Wine License 266.66
Temporary Malt Beverage 25.00
Temporary Wine Drink 50.00
Temporary Liquor Acution 200.00

Reminder: Please call our office as early as possible before your event dates(s). You may need additioanl information for obtaining other Louisville Metro Permits such as:

  • Tent Permits
  • Master Vender Permits
  • Event Vendor Permits
  • Street Closing Permits
  • Building/Mechanical Inspections

State Temporary ABC Application