Liquor – Retail and Nonretail

Change of entity type

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 (DOC) form and submit to licensingchanges@lcb.wa.gov.

Nonretail Liquor endorsement

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 (PDF).
• Liquor and Cannabis Board Addendum – Nonretail (DOC).
• U.S. Dept. of Treasury Alcohol Dealer Registration (PDF).
  • Mail to the U.S. Dept. of Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau at the address on the form.

Retail Liquor endorsement

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 (PDF).
• Liquor and Cannabis Board Addendum – Retail (DOC).
• U.S. Dept. of Treasury Alcohol Dealer Registration (PDF) (mail to the U.S. Dept. of Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) at the address on the form).

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 Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. It is recommended that you post this permit on your premises with your other licenses.