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Please review the following procedures before going to the License & Permit Chart below.
- Applicant completes application and pays fees (cash, check payable to the City of South Milwaukee). Incomplete or illegible applications will not be accepted.
- Application is processed internally according to local and state laws.
- Each owner, officer, and/or manager of applicant is subject to a background check conducted by the South Milwaukee Police Department.
- Each applicant, including any owner, officers, and/or manager of applicant, is checked for any delinquency owed to the City.
- Once internal process is complete, the license/permit is issued.
- If any outstanding fines/fee/charges/taxes are due to the City, there will be a hold placed on the license until proof of payment is presented.
Click on a form below to learn more information and download the documents needed. Once you have completed the forms, deliver them to the City Clerk's office (with fee) for processing. The City Clerk's Office is located in the South Milwaukee Administration Building, 2424 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 414.762.2222
Beer & Liquor Related Licenses
- A = consumption off premise
- B = consumption on premise
*If applying during license year, fees may be pro-rated.
Original Applications for Beer & Liquor
| LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE | CODE CHAPTER/SECTION | FEES | INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor | Chapter 19 | $600* plus publication ($25 publication fee) | Approved by Council |
| Class "B" Beer | Chapter 19 | $100* plus publication ($25 publication fee) | Approved by Council |
| "Class A" Liquor | Chapter 19 | $500* plus publication ($25 publication fee) | Approved by Council |
| Class "A" Beer | Chapter 19 | $200* plus publication ($25 publication fee) | Approved by Council |
| "Class C" Wine | Chapter 19 | $100* plus publication ($25 publication fee) | Approved by Council |
| Temporary Class "B"/"Class B" (Picnic License) | Chapter 19 | $10/license issued | Approved by License & Permit Committee |
| Public Consumption (Sidewalks) | Chapter 19 | $100 | Approved by Council |
| Change of Agent | Chapter 19 | $10 | Residency Requirement Approved by Council |
Renewal Applications for Beer & Liquor
| LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE | CODE CHAPTER/SECTION | FEES | INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor | Chapter 19 | $600 plus publication ($25 publication fee) | Approved by Council |
| Class "B" Beer | Chapter 19 | $100 plus publication ($25 publication fee) | Approved by Council |
| "Class A" Liquor | Chapter 19 | $500 plus publication ($25 publication fee) | Approved by Council |
| Class "A" Beer | Chapter 19 | $100 plus publication ($25 publication fee) | Approved by Council |
| "Class C" Wine | Chapter 19 | $100 plus publication ($25 publication fee) | Approved by Council |
| Temporary Class "B"/"Class B" (Picnic License) | Chapter 19 | $10/license issued | Approved by License & Permit Committee |
| Public Consumption (Sidewalks) | Chapter 19 | $100 | Approved by Council |
| Change of Agent | Chapter 19 | $10 | Residency Requirement Approved by Council |
Other License & Permits
| LICENSE PERMIT TYPE | CODE CHAPTER/SECTION | FEES | INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement Device Operator | Chapter 20 | $400 | Approved by Council |
| Amusement Device Tags (Each Amusement Device) | Chapter 20 | $85 per machine | Must provide a listing of all devices |
| Arcade License | Chapter 20 | $100 | Approved by Council |
Beverage Operator New Application 1-Year60 Day-Provisional Duplicate License Renewal Application - 1-Year | Chapter 19 | $50 $15 $20 $50 | -New applications must be completed in the Clerk's Office |
| Bucyrus Commons Outdoor Space Rental | |||
| (Over-the-counter & Vending) | Chapter 24 | $100 | |
| Junk Dealer | Chapter 20 | $300 | Approved by Council |
| Junk Truck - per vehicle | Chapter 20 | $300 | Approved by Council |
| Massage Establishment | Chapter 20 | $150 | Approved by Council |
| Transient Merchant | Chapter 20 | $100 | Must provide the Clerk's Office with a passport size photo with application. |
| Secondhand Article Dealer -Background check per person (in state) -Background check per person (out of state) | Chapter 20 | $140 $7 $14 | Approved by Council |
| Christmas Tree Sales License Clean-up Bond | Chapter 20 | $30 $100 | Approval from the City Engineer and Fire Chief. |