Beer and Liquor Licenses
Process
The Williams County Auditor’s Office issues beer and liquor licenses for establishments located outside of a corporate city limit, but within Williams County. Licenses will not be issued to properties that have outstanding property taxes.
Step 1: Complete a Williams County Application
- Beer License
- Liquor License
- Special Event Permit to serve alcoholic beverages
Step 2: Complete a Township Consent Form
- Fill out Township Consent Form
- Get it signed by the Township Board
Step 3: Get a Fire Inspection
- Contact the Williams County Fire Inspector to complete a Fire Inspection
- Phone: 701-577-4567
- Email: BuildingDept@co.williams.nd.us
Step 4: Return Completed Application Materials to the Auditor's Office
- In person
- Auditor's Office
Williams County Administration Building
206 E Broadway
Williston, ND 58801
- Auditor's Office
- By mail
Williams County Auditor's Office
P.O. Box 2047
Williston, ND 58802-2047
Step 5: Complete the license through the State of North Dakota
- License with the State of North Dakota
Fees
Fees for different types of licenses are provided below. Licenses are valid for the calendar year and are renewable. Applications for renewal are sent to current license holders in November each year; approvals for renewals are sent in December.
| Type of License | Annual Fee |
| Beer License (No Sunday opening) | $500 |
| Liquor License (No Sunday opening) | $1,000 |
| Beer License with Sunday opening | $760 |
| Liquor License with Sunday opening | $1,260 |
| Beer/Wine License (No Sunday opening) | $1,500 |
| Beer/Liquor License (No Sunday opening) | $1,500 |
| Beer/Wine License with Sunday opening | $2,020 |
| Beer/Liquor License with Sunday opening | $2,020 |
| Special Liquor Permit (available only through a Williams County licensee) | $25 |