Applicant must be:
- RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDER
- NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Contact Information
- Savannah Tesla-Snyder – savannah.teslasnyder@nebraska.gov | 402‑471‑4885
- Angelica Fisher – angelica.fisher@nebraska.gov | 402‑471‑2821
- lcc.sdl.licensing@nebraska.gov
ENTRY OF APPLICATION: POSSE Customer Portal
- Select the correct application type:
- Non-Profit
- Retail
- Retail with Catering Endorsement
- Each have different fees. Incorrect selections are non-refundable.
- Submit on time: Late applications are not accepted and will not be refunded. Check the 7-day calendar before applying.
- Need help? Contact our office before submitting your application.
Application Reminders
- Fees: $40 per date unless you hold a Catering Endorsement.
- Retail License Holders:
- May apply for up to 6 calendar dates per year (January–December).
- Those with a Catering Endorsement may apply for unlimited SDLs (must meet all requirements).
- Location Limits: A maximum of 12 SDL dates per location per calendar year, across all applicants.
- Application Limits:
- Up to 6 consecutive dates per application.
- Alternate dates or locations must be approved by the local governing body and submitted with the original application.
- No fee transfers: Fees cannot be applied to rescheduled events.
- License Access:
- Available in your POSSE account after local governing body confirms payment of all fees and taxes.
- Must be printed and displayed at the event.
- Go to Dashboard → Issued Licenses → Click license number → Scroll to Documents → Download using the arrow icon.
Required Forms for Upload
Before submitting your portal application, obtain approval from your local governing body (City or County Clerk). Required forms include:
- SDL Local Recommendation: Required for all applicants. Retail licensees must list consecutive dates.
- SDL Outdoor Diagram: Required for events with outdoor areas. Double fencing is no longer required for Non-Profit applicants.
- Non-Profit Registration:
- Non-Profit Affidavit: Must be notarized and submitted with registration.
- Complete registration before applying for your first SDL to receive your Parent License number.
- Non-Profit Registration Instructions
SDL Farmer’s Market Endorsement
- Available to Craft Breweries, Micro Distilleries, and Farm Wineries.
- Covers one Farmer’s Market location for the entire retail license year.
- Licensees may only serve alcohol they produce.
- If holding multiple licenses (Class L, Y, Z), each must apply separately.
- Must include SDL Farmers Market Local Recommendation with the application approved by the local governing body.