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To change the entity type and/or trade name for an existing liquor business complete the Application to Change Entity Type and/or Trade Name form and submit to licensingchanges@lcb.wa.gov.
Liquor – Retail and Nonretail
HB 1359 waives 50% of liquor licensing fees for both new applications and renewals for certain license types through December 31, 2023.
If you are serving cocktails/growlers to-go or are using a third party to deliver alcohol under HB 1480 requirements, make sure you have applied for the appropriate license endorsements.
Change of entity type
Nonretail Liquor endorsement
Variable fee
Required for businesses or nonprofit organizations that manufacture, distill, wholesale, transport, import, or export alcoholic beverages.
Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents
Complete the following forms:
- Business License Application.
- Liquor and Cannabis Board Addendum – Nonretail.
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U.S. Dept. of Treasury Alcohol Dealer Registration.
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Mail to the U.S. Dept. of Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau at the address on the form.
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Mail to the U.S. Dept. of Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau at the address on the form.
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State endorsement |
Fee |
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Nonretail liquor |
Retail Liquor endorsement
Variable fee
Required for businesses or nonprofit organizations that retail or serve beer, wine, or spirits, such as grocery stores, restaurants or bars.
Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents
Complete the following forms:
- Business License Application.
- Liquor and Cannabis Board Addendum – Retail.
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U.S. Dept. of Treasury Alcohol Dealer Registration (mail to the U.S. Dept. of Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) at the address on the form).
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State endorsement |
Fee |
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Retail liquor |
If you’re applying for a Spirits Retailer Liquor License and intend to sell to liquor retailers for resale at their licensed premises, or you’re applying for a Wine Retailer/Reseller endorsement, you will also need a Federal Basic Permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.
A Federal Basic Permit is required for each location you plan to sell to another retailer and it must provide for purchasing product for resale at wholesale. Apply for this permit online with the TTB. It is recommended that you post this permit on your premises with your other licenses.
Additional fees
| State tax registration | $0 |
| Registering your business name as a trade name | $5 |
| Business License Application fee | Variable fee |
How to apply
Online
Add a state endorsement to your business
Apply for a new business license
Online assistance
Setting up your business licensing and tax account
How to add a state endorsement
By mail
Complete the licensing requirements above and mail to:
Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
