Liquor licenses
Types of liquor licenses
- Retail Liquor Licenses are required for businesses or nonprofit organizations that retail or serve beer, wine, or spirits.
- Nonretail Liquor Licenses are required for businesses or nonprofit organizations that manufacture, distill, wholesale, transport, import, or export alcoholic beverages.
A more detailed description of these licenses is available by calling the Master License Service at (360) 664-1400.
Forms you’ll need
Retail Liquor Licenses
Master Business Application- Liquor Control Board Addendum—Retail
- U.S. Dept of Treasury Special Tax Registration and Return for Alcohol and Tobacco (Please send this completed form to the U.S. Dept of Treasury.)
Nonretail Liquor License
- Master Business Application
- Liquor Control Board Addendum -Non-Retail
- U.S. Dept of Treasury Special Tax Registration and Return for Alcohol and Tobacco (Please send this completed form to the U.S. Dept of Treasury.)
- Beer and Wine Supplier's Price Schedule
- Schedule of Beer/Wine Distributor's Prices to Retailers
Fees
| Specialty license | Fee |
|---|---|
| Retail Liquor License | Variable |
| Nonretail Liquor License | Variable |
| Other fees that may apply | Fee |
|---|---|
| State tax registration | No fee |
| Registering your business name as a trade name | $5 |
| Master Business Application fee | $15 |
Contact information
Master License Service
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
Phone: (360) 664-1400
Email: MLS@dol.wa.gov
Fax: (360) 570-7875
Office hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailing information
Please remember to enclose all necessary documents and fees with your completed application. Incomplete submissions will result in a delay in your licensure.
It is important that you contact our office, in writing, with any changes in address.
Regulatory questions
Liquor Control Board
Phone: (360) 664-1600
http://www.liq.wa.gov/publications/publications_license.asp