Clerk Permits & Licenses

Here you will find information about the following permits/licenses:

Liquor Licensing

Applications and/or forms relating to liquor licenses may be obtained by contacting:

Nebraska Liquor Control Commission
P.O. Box 95046
Lincoln, NE 68509-5046

Ph: (402) 471-2571
Fx: (402) 471-2814

http://www.lcc.ne.gov

Liquor license applications within the corporate limits of the City of Hastings are reviewed by the Hastings City Council.  Local fees for new liquor licenses will be prorated on a quarterly basis from the date of issuance.

Current liquor license fees within the City of Hastings are as follows:

Class of Liquor Licenses School/State Occupation Tax Advertising Total
Class "A" Beer-On Sale Only $100.00 $200.00 $10.00 $310.00
Class "B" Beer-Off Sale Only $100.00 $200.00 $10.00 $310.00
Class "C" Spirits, Wine, Beer-On & Off Sale $300.00 $600.00 $10.00 $910.00
Class "C" Club Spirits, Wine, Beer-On & Off Sale $300.00 $100.00 $10.00 $410.00
Class "D" Spirits, Wine, Beer-Off Sale Only $200.00 $400.00 $10.00 $610.00
Class "I" Spirits, Wine, Beer-On Sale Only $250.00 $500.00 $10.00 $760.00
Class "L" Craft Brewery (Brew Pub) $0.00 $500.00 $10.00 $510.00
Class "M" Bottle Club $300.00 $600.00 $10.00 $910.00
Catering $0.00 $200.00 $10.00 $210.00

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Special designated licenses (SDL)

A Special Designated License may be applied for by going to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission Website and clicking on Special Designated Licenses to begin the process of SDL issuance.

A Special Designated License, or short-term temporary license for sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor at a designated location within the city limits may be issued by the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission after approval of the local governing body.  An $80 per calendar day fee payable to the City of Hastings (SDL online payment of local fee) and $40 per calendar day fee payable to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission when applying for the SDL, are required unless a catering endorsement is held on the liquor license, then no fee is required.

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Pawnbrokers License

Application for a Pawnbroker License may be obtained at the City Clerk's Office with all permits expiring on April 30 following the date of their issue.

The following information is required to accompany all completed Pawnbroker License applications:

  • Bond to City of Hastings in the sum of $5,000.
  • Corporate applicants must attach a copy of Articles of Incorporation and list of officers and shareholders.
  • Permit Fee: $50 annual

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Tobacco License

To apply for a new Tobacco License or renew a current Tobacco License, click the link below. The Tobacco License fee is $15, and Tobacco Licenses issued after July 1 of any calendar year are $7.50 with all Tobacco Licenses expiring on December 31 following the date of their issue.  

Apply for Tobacco License

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