Liquor License Protest Process

Overview

The City of St. Louis regulates liquor license applications, renewals, and continuations.

If the application process of obtaining a permit or license does not satisfy the applicant they can submit an application to protest a liquor license refusal.

Instructions

1. To begin the protest process, you may contact the Excise Division via e-mail from our homepage or calling the division at  (314) 622-4191
   
   or by appearing in person at:  

Excise Division
Room 418, City Hall
1200 Market Street 
St. Louis, MO. 63101

2. You will need to provide your information and establish a clear reason for the protest application.
3. Designate a person to be the Protest representative (this person will act as the neighborhood liaison for the protest).
4. The Protest representative must provide a name, address and telephone number.
5. Obtain the Protest packet.
6. Follow the protest rules and regulations for protesting a liquor license.

Fees

No fees

What to Expect

Action taken by the Excise Division depends on the type of protest.

Review the protest rules and regulations for more information.