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.
How to apply online
Retail and Nonretail Liquor Licenses
- Complete a Master Business Application online and pay with a MasterCard, Visa, or American Express credit or debit card (gift cards cannot be used).
- Filing online isn’t recommended for some businesses. See the list of businesses that shouldn’t file a Master Business Application online for details.
How to apply by mail
Retail Liquor Licenses
- Complete all of the following forms:
- Mail your completed application and addendum with a check or money order payable to “Washington State Treasurer” for the fees to:
Master License Service
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034 - Complete a
U.S. Dept of Treasury Alcohol Dealer Registration, and mail it to the U.S. Dept of Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau at the address on the form.
Nonretail Liquor Licenses
- Complete all of the following forms:
- Mail your completed application and addendum with a check or money order payable to “Washington State Treasurer” for the fees to:
Master License Service
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034 - Complete a U.S. Dept of Treasury Alcohol Dealer Registration, and mail it to the U.S. Dept of Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau at the address on the form.
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.aspx
