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Policy and Purpose
Clackamas County Recording, in coordination with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC), processes liquor license applications for businesses located in unincorporated areas of Clackamas County.
The County Clerk, acting as the designee of the Board of County Commissioners, reviews applications and provides recommendations to the OLCC regarding approval or denial of liquor licenses. These recommendations help ensure that the sale and service of alcoholic beverages within Clackamas County are conducted in a lawful, safe, sanitary, and orderly manner.
Temporary Liquor License/Special Event Licenses
The Recording Division does not process Temporary Sales Licenses or Special Event applications.
For assistance, please contact:
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Sarah Comstock
Phone: 503-655-8211
Fees
Application Type Fee
New Premises $100
Change of Ownership / Location / Privileges $75
Renewal $35
Accepted Forms of Payment
Cash, Credit or Money Order, or Debit / Credit Card (2.75% service fee applies to card transactions)
New Applications and Changes to Existing Licenses
Step 1: Fill out the OLCC Annual Licensing - Local Government Recommendation Form
The recommendation form can be located on the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) Liquor Licensing website in the section Local Government Recommendation Requirement. Use the form Annual Licensing - Local Government Recommendation Form.
Step 2: Submit Recommendation Form and Complete County Requirements
Applicants required by the OLCC to obtain a local government recommendation from Clackamas County must submit:
- Completed recommendation form
- Applicable county processing fee
- Completed Authorization for Criminal History Check for OLCC Application Recommendation from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Completed application materials may be emailed to:
County staff will contact applicants regarding payment instructions and applicable fees.
Processing Timeline
Clackamas County has up to 45 days to process a completed application.
Processing will not begin until all required forms, documentation, and fees have been received.
Comments and recommendations from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Public Health Department will be sent to the applicant to upload on the OLCC CAMP Customer Portal.
Annual Liquor License Renewals
- Clackamas County- Oregon Liquor License Renewal Applications are mailed to active businesses on the first business day of December each year.
- Businesses that have not submitted their renewal form and fee by February 1 will receive a reminder notice.
- Businesses that have not completed their renewal by March 10 will receive a final notice.
- Businesses that fail to complete the renewal process by the end of business on March 31 may be reported to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and the OLCC for noncompliance.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Clackamas County Recording Division
Phone: 503-655-8551
Email: ClackamasOLCC@clackamas.us
OLCC Contact Us Information Webpage
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) Contact Us
County Code
Clackamas County Code – Title 8: Business Regulation
8.01Liquor License Criteria
