• Class "SA" (Secondary Premises - All Types of Alcohol) authorizes the retail sale of all types of alcoholic liquor by the current holder of a EA, EB, TA, TB, RA, RB, PA or PB license at nonresidential public premises other than the premises covered by the existing license at locations and on days approved by the Liquor Commissioner. All of the terms and conditions of the license holder's primary license shall extend to and apply to the license issued. The license holder must submit proof of adequate Dram Shop Insurance covering the premises licensed under the "SA" license prior to being issued such license. Any violation of the terms of the "SA" license shall be considered a violation of the license holder's primary license and shall subject the license holder to penalties and/or sanctions directed at the primary license.
• Class "SB" (Secondary Premises - Beer and Wine Only) authorizes the retail sale of beer and wine by the current holder of a EA, EB, TA, TB, RA, RB, PA or PB license at nonresidential public premises other than the premises covered by the existing license at locations and days approved by the Liquor Commissioner. All of the terms and conditions of the license holder's primary license shall extend to and apply to the license issued. The license holder must submit proof of adequate Dram Shop Insurance covering the premises licensed under the "SB" license prior to being issued such license. Any violation of the terms of the "SB" license shall be considered a violation of the license holders primary license and shall subject the license holder to penalties and/or sanctions directed at the primary license.

Please attach the following documents to your application upon submission:

• Certificate of Insurance (Not Policy Declaration Page)
  • The Certificate must show the establishment has liquor liability insurance and must include the following:
    • Applicant’s name as the insured (e.g. if the applicant is a corporation, the corporation’s name must be listed);
    • The date, times, and address of the location where the liquor is being consumed;
    • The dates of coverage and the coverage limits
    • Certificate Holder must be listed as:
      • City of Bloomington, 115 E. Washington St., Bloomington, IL 61701

For a Single Day Event: $100

For a Multiple Day Event: $100 for the first day and $50 for each additional day (Up to a maximum of $500)

Please read this FAQ on the difference between a Secondary Premises and Catering licenses for more information. The most notable difference is that businesses seeking a Secondary Premises Liquor Licenses must already possess a City of Bloomington Primary Liquor License, while a Catering License can be obtained by businesses with a primary liquor license from a different municipality.