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Fireworks Permit

Apply for a fireworks permit in Guthrie County, Iowa.

Fireworks Permit

Please complete the Guthrie County Application for Fireworks Permit and return it to the Guthrie County Auditor’s Office. Applications must be returned at least 24 hours prior to the next Board of Supervisors’ regular meeting to be part of the agenda.

Fireworks Permit Application

Tobacco License

For businesses located in the unincorporated areas of Guthrie County seeking to apply for a retail Tobacco License. Click the link below to download the pdf application for Tobacco License. After completing the license application you must mail the completed form along with payment to the Guthrie County Auditor's Office 200 N. 5th St., Guthrie Center, Iowa, 50115. Completed applications will be reviewed and considered by the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors in a public meeting. Contact the Guthrie County Auditor's Office with any further questions regarding submission of a Tobacco License application.

 

License Application

Beer and Liquor License

The Department of Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) requires filing of all new and renewal applications for beer permits, liquor licenses, and corresponding payments be completed online. Please have your application filed on-line with ABD no later than fifteen days prior to the desired effective date in order for the application to be on the agenda for approval by the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors (local authority). The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors meet each Tuesday.

License fees will be processed through the ABD’s electronic funds transfer (EFT) system. The payment for the total cost of the license will be deducted after the application has been processed by ABD and approved by the local authority.

The final approved license will be emailed to the applicant’s email address provided during the application process.

The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors only have authority for approval of applicants located outside of incorporated city limits. Any applicant inside of an incorporated city should contact the appropriate City Clerk.

Please contact the Guthrie County Auditor’s Office with any local authority questions at 641-747-3512.

Log onto the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division’s website and click on the Licensing section and complete the online application process.

Online License Application

For questions or difficulties contact the ABD at 515-281-7400.

County Courthouse

200 N. 5th St.
Guthrie Center, IA
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Courthouse Hours

M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Department Hours May Vary