How Can We Help You?


 

Licensing

Liquor Licenses

The Anchorage Assembly receives liquor license applications from the State of Alaska which premises are located in the Municipality of Anchorage. These licenses are then given a recommendation for approval or protest from the Assembly based on specific criteria laid out in the Municipal Code.

For more information on how to obtain or renew a Liquor License in the Municipality of Anchorage please contact the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Municipal Business Licenses

Listed below are the only business licenses that are  issued by the Clerk's Office.

Select a license type below for information on fees, license terms and an application. 

All businesses operating in the State of Alaska require a State Business License. 

Additional Permitting and/or Licensing may be required by other municipal departments for businesses that operate in Anchorage.
If you do not see your business type above or on the additional listing of City Licenses and Permits you do NOT need a City(Municipal) business license.

License regulations can be found in Anchorage Municipal Code, Title 10.

Questions? Email us at MuniLicenses@Muni.org

License Application Instructions:

When applying be prepared:

  1. Dowload application or fill out in the Clerk's Office
  2. Picture ID

  3. Cash or Check Only 

  4. Copy of Your State Business License

  5. Appropriate Documentation pertaining to your license type

  6. You are not licensed to operate your business until you receive the actual license ( All business applications require a notary; this service is provided free at the Municipal Clerk's Office. )
  7. Mail Application and Payment to:
    Office of the Municipal Clerk P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Ak 99519

Renewal

  • A card will be mailed to you one month in advance to expiration of your license
  • You will be required to follow license application instructions just as when you originally applied for your license.
  • A lapse in renewal is considered an invalid license

Search for:

    • Licensing
    • Municipal Clerk: Barbara Gruenstein
    • 632 West 6th Avenue Ste 250 Anchorage, Ak 99501
    • 907-343-4316
ADA Compliance      Privacy Statement & Disclaimer      Employee Search      eNewsletter      RSS      Municipal mail portal