How to Renew Your Illinois Liquor License in 2026
Illinois liquor licenses renew annually — and here's the catch: you need both a state license (Illinois Liquor Control Commission) and a local one from your city or county, each on its own schedule.
When it's due
Annually, for both the state and local license. The two dates are often different.
How to renew
Renew your state license through the ILCC and your municipal license through your city/county, paying each fee before its deadline.
What trips people up
The two separate licenses are the trap — owners renew one and forget the other, and a lapse on either can stop alcohol sales.
Never miss a renewal again
Snap a photo of your license — Renady reads the expiration date and reminds you at 60, 30, and 7 days out. Works in any state. Free permit audit to start.
Get your free permit audit →Always confirm your exact renewal dates with the ILCC and your local liquor authority. Cycles and rules can change.