Do I need a permit for alcohol?

Events that are not selling alcohol do not need a permit.

If you are selling alcohol at your event you will need a permit. PLEASE NOTE: You or your caterer MUST hold a valid Kansas City, Missouri Liquor License in order to serve alcohol at your event. You will need two permits, one from the city and one from the state, to serve alcohol at your event. The types of permits are listed below:

• Non-Profit Special Events Permit – Kansas City MO, Regulated Industries Division – For events that have 501C3 tax exempt status and are serving alcoholic beverages.
• Catering Permit – Kansas City MO, Department of Regulated Industries — For temporary events where the consumption of alcoholic beverages will take place.
• Picnic Permit – State of Missouri – For any temporary events where the consumption of alcoholic beverages will take place and the company serving the alcohol does not hold a liquor license from the state.
• Temporary Caterer’s Permit – State of Missouri – For temporary events where the consumption of alcoholic beverages will take place and where the company serving the alcohol already holds a liquor license with the state.