Permits and Licenses

Some licenses such as animal and liquor licenses are regulated by the State.   A license to close a street for a block party or place a dumpster in the right-of-way temporarily were designed by the City to accommodate the needs of the residents and businesses. 

The following are permits and licenses residents or business owners are required to obtain from the City of Evansville Clerk's Office:

​Alcohol Licenses

The purpose of alcohol licensing in the State of Wisconsin is to better ensure the public health and welfare of Wisconsin residents.

The State of Wisconsin requires all persons who vend, sell, deal or traffic intoxicating liquors or fermented malt beverages to be licensed with their local government.

As a result, anyone who vends, sells, deals or traffics any alcoholic beverages within City limits, in any amount, is required to first obtain a license from the City of Evansville (See Wisconsin Statues §125 and Chapter 6 Alcohol Beverages in the City of Evansville Municipal Code).

• Licensing for Alcohol Beverages Informational Pamphlet (DOR)

• Municipal Code, City of Evansville - Alcohol Beverages 

• FAQ's for Wine/Beer Walks

• Alcohol License- Appointment of Agent Form 

• Alcohol Retail License- Auxiliary Questionnaire

• Alcohol Retail License- Beverage Licensing Information

• Alcohol Retail License- Original Application

• Alcohol Retail License- Renewal Application 

• Alcohol Retail License-Temporary Class B License

• Alcohol Retail License-Temporary Extension of Premises
• Operator's License
• Tobacco Permit

Animal Licenses

• Animal - Pet License

Business Permits

• Solicitor's License

• Mobile Vendor License

• Animal Establishment Permit

Click here for a current list of issued Mobile Vendor or Solicitor's License

Street Use Permits

• Temporary Placement Upon Right-of-Way Permit

• Short/Long Term Street Use License 

• Permit to Construct, Operate and Maintain Utility Facilities in Right -of-Way