Bartender License
Provisional Operator's Licenses include the same authorizations as a regular operator's license but are issued to regular operator's license applicants who are awaiting review of their original license application.
- Provisional operator's licenses are valid for up to 60 days or until the original license application is issued or denied, whichever is sooner.
- Municipalities may pass ordinances to establish standards for issuance and must designate the official who has authority to issue them.
- Temporary operator's licenses may be issued without the responsible beverage server training course requirement of a regular operator's license.
- No person may hold more than two temporary operator's licenses per year.
- Licenses are valid for up to 14 days.
Fees
- Regular License $40.00 (Applicant must also include a $12.00 Investigation fee with the application)
- Provisional License $10.00
- Temporary License $10.00
- Investigation $12.00
Responsible Beverage Server Course
State law requires that the applicant successfully complete an approved Responsible Beverage Server Course if the individual has not held a license or completed the course within the last two years. Proof of course completion is required. If applicant has held a license issued by another municipality within the last two years, a copy must be submitted.
The course is offered at Milwaukee Area Technical College and Waukesha County Technical College. If you prefer to take the course online, visit the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website.
Application Form
- Application for Bartender (Operator)
- Please submit fee, application form, and any other required documentation to the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, Muskego City Hall, W182S8200 Racine Avenue, Muskego, WI 53150.