Alcohol and Tobacco Licensing

Alcohol licenses in the Town of Washington are renewed annually at the June Regular Town Board Meeting, typically held the third Wednesday in June. All applications are due to the Town Office by June 1. Please include your most updated Wisconsin Business Tax Registration form/Wisconsin Sellers Permit. Your licenses will be issued once all fees have been paid in full and all necessary paperwork is complete. Licenses cannot be issued to establishments with delinquent personal property taxes, delinquent state sales taxes, wholesaler debt, or unpaid license fees.

Once you receive your licenses, post them in a conspicuous place at your licensed establishment. The entire license should be visible, not just the mailing address.

If you have any questions, please contact the Town Office at townoffice@washingtonisland-wi.gov

License Fees

Operator Licenses (Bartenders)

  • Regular (One Year) $20.00 or Regular (Two Year) $30.00

  • Background Check $10.00

  • Duplicate (if lost/stolen) $10.00

Alcohol Licenses

  • Class “A” Beer $100

  • Class “B” Beer $100

  • “Class C” Wine $100

  • “Class A” Liquor $500

  • “Class B” Liquor $500

  • Temporary Class “B” Beer Picnic $10 per event

  • Temporary ”Class B” Wine Picnic $10 per event

Cigarette Licenses

  • New/Renewal $15

Additional Fees

  • Background Check $10

  • Publication Fee $20

Alcohol License Resources

https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/ise-atlicns.aspx

https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/AlcoholBeverage/home.aspx

Retail Alcohol Beverage Licensing Guide for Municipalities