An accommodation sale permit allows an individual or business to sell a private collection of wine or spirits to another individual or business. A permit may be issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) to allow the sale of a private collection to a licensee, but may not be issued to a licensee to sell to a private individual or business. Both the seller and buyer must be located in Washington State.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $25 fee.
Seven to 14 days
$25
These are one-time permits.
This permit allows a nonprofit organization to get authorization to sell wine through a private auction not open to the public.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $25 fee per manufacturer.
Permits
Application for Nonprofit Wine Auction Permit
Note: Validation of information submitted on application is required.
Seven to 14 days
$25 fee per manufacturer
These are one-time permits
To allow the service and consumption of retail priced liquor at a private, invitation-only banquet or gathering held in a public place or business. Applies to for-profit businesses, societies, organizations, and individuals. No sales of liquor.
Application process is done online and emailed directly to applicant within minutes.
Permit is issued immediately by email to applicant. Prefer two weeks (as noted on the Agency website) in case of issues.
$10 per day/per location
Only good for the specified day and time
A cooperative may be formed by qualifying patients and/or designated providers to share responsibility for growing and processing Cannabis only for the medical use of the members of the cooperative.
Mail application directly to WSLCB.
60 to 90 days
None
No
A Cannabis processor license allows the licensee to process, dry, cure, package, and label usable Cannabis, Cannabis concentrates, and Cannabis-infused products for sale at wholesale to Cannabis processors and Cannabis retailers.
Not currently available
Apply through Business Licensing Service
When available, processing time is 90 to 120 days
$250 - Application fee/$1,381 annually
Must renew annually
A Cannabis producer license allows the licensee to produce, harvest, trim, dry, cure, and package Cannabis into lots for sale at wholesale to Cannabis processor licensees and to other Cannabis producer licensees.
Not currently available
Apply through Business Licensing Service
When available, processing time is 90 to 120 days
$250 application fee/$1,381 annually
Must renew annually
A Cannabis research license is required for the licensee to produce, process, or possess Cannabis to conduct scientific research on Cannabis and Cannabis-derived products.
Apply through Business Licensing Service
90 to 120 days
$250 application fee/$1,300 annually
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
A Cannabis retailer license allows the licensee to sell only usable Cannabis, Cannabis concentrates, Cannabis-infused products, and Cannabis paraphernalia at retail in retail outlets to persons twenty-one years of age and older.
Not currently available
When available, processing time is 90 to 120 days
$250 application fee/$1,381 annually
Must renew annually
A transportation license allows the licensee to physically transport or deliver Cannabis, Cannabis concentrates, and Cannabis-infused products between licensed Cannabis businesses within Washington state.
Apply through Business Licensing Service
90 to 120 days
$250 application fee/$1,000
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
To allow cigarettes to be sold at retail.
Apply through Business Licensing Service
45 days
$175 per location fee
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
To allow owners of machines that dispense cigarettes to be sold at retail.
Apply through Business Licensing Service
Seven to 10 business days
$30 per machine at each location fee
$175 per location fee (Cigarette Retailer License)
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
To allow the purchase, sell, and distribution of cigarettes to retailers in the State of Washington.
Apply through Business Licensing Service
Seven to 10 business days
$650 main location fee
$115 each branch location fee
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
To be able to purchase liquor for health care facilities, mechanical, manufacturing or scientific businesses, or drug stores. Applies to businesses purchasing liquor (including alcohol) by a physician, dentist, a person in charge of an institution or home care, a person engaged in a mechanical or manufacturing business, scientific institutions, accredited education institution or drug store to be sold as a prescription.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with fee
Seven to 14 days
$5 or $10 depending on amount needed
All WSLCB permits expire June 30 of every year and they must be renewed annually. WSLCB sends renewal notices out the second week in May every year.
To allow businesses to serve liquor, without charge, to employees or invited guests in specified locations for no more than 24 hours during any week. Applies to businesses that do not hold a liquor license that want to serve liquor without charge to employees or invited guests.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $500 fee
45 to 60 days
$500
All WSLCB permits expire June 30th of every year and they must be renewed annually. WSLCB sends renewal notices out the second week in May every year.
To allow the import of alcohol or other materials, in Washington State, to be used in the manufacture of liquor or other products. Applies to manufacturers that want to import alcohol, malt, and other materials containing alcohol to be used in the manufacture of liquor or other products.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $10 fee
10 to 14 days
$10
All WSLCB permits expire June 30th of every year and they must be renewed annually. WSLCB sends renewal notices out the second week in May every year.
To authorize businesses to donate and/or serve liquor without charge to delegates and guests at a convention of a trade association composed of licensees of the Board.
Mail directly to WSLCB with $25 fee
14 days
$25
These are one-time permits
To authorize businesses to donate liquor for a reception, breakfast, lunch, or dinner for delegates and guests at a convention of a trade association composed of licensees of the Board. Applies to a manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler of liquor in a non-retail trade show alcohol service.
Mail to directly to WSLCB with $25 fee
Seven to 14 days
$25
These are one-time permits
To allow the donation and/or service of liquor without charge to an international trade fair, show, or exposition. Applies to a manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler of liquor in non-retail donation or liquor services.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $30 fee
Seven to 14 days
$30
This is a one-time permit
To allow a bed and breakfast lodging facility to donate or serve beer or wine without charge to overnight guests, for consumption on the premises.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $75 fee
45 to 60 days
$75
All WSLCB permits expire June 30th of every year and they must renew annually. WSLCB sends renewal notices out the second week in May every year.
For alcohol tasting by persons at least 18 years of age, who are enrolled as a student in a class that is part of a culinary, wine technology, beer technology, or spirituous technology related degree program at a community or technical college
Mail application directly to WSLCB
Seven to 14 days
None
All WSLCB permits expire June 30th of every year and they must be renewed annually. WSLCB sends renewal notices out the second week in May every year.
Offers one complimentary 6 oz. glass of wine or 12 oz. beer to customers at least 21 years of age if the services they receive last one hour or more.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $125 fee
Seven to 14 days
$125
All WSLCB permits expire June 30th of every year and they must be renewed annually. WSLCB sends renewal notices out the second week in May every year.
Allows a licensed winery 12 private events off their licensed premises where they can offer tastings and sell unopened bottles for off premise consumption.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $10 fee
10 days
$10
Single $10 permit is only good for the specified day and time.
Allows a licensed distillery 12 private events off their licensed premises where they can offer tastings and sell unopened bottles for off premise consumption.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $10 fee.
10 days
$10
Single $11 permit is only good for the specified day and time.
Allows a licensed brewery 12 private events off their licensed premises where they can offer tastings and sell unopened bottles for off premise consumption.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $10 fee.
Permits
Application for Special Permit for a Winery, Distillery, or Brewery (Validation of information submitted on application is required.)
10 days
$10
Single $10 permit is only good for the specified day and time.
To allow a Washington winery or brewery to sell bottled wine or beer at a qualified Washington State farmers market for off-premises consumption.
Mail application directly to WSLCB
50 days (as noted on the Agency website)
None
Valid for one year. All Farmers Markets authorizations expire June 30th of every year. LCB sends expirations notices in first two weeks of May.
To allow registered WA wine associations to sell wine through events or programs.
Mail application directly to WSLCB.
45 days (as noted on the agency application)
$700 - Application
Annually
To allow businesses to manufacture, distill, wholesale, transport, import, or export alcoholic beverages in Washington State.
Contact the Liquor and Cannabis Board for detailed information.
60 to 90 days (including interview, and notification period as noted on the Agency website)
Final inspections, background checks on all applicants, local authority approval, are required in addition to other required documents.
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
To allow a bona fide nonprofit organization, to sell beer, wine and spirits in conjunction with artistic or cultural exhibitions or performances. Applies to alcohol sold in dedicated lobby space before, intermission, or after performances.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $250 fee
$250
Valid for one year. All Nonprofit Arts licenses expire June 30th of every year. LCB sends expirations notices in first two weeks of May.
To allow a nonprofit organization to raffle liquor to its members at a specified date and place.
Mail application and fees directly to WSLCB with $10 or $25 fee
30 days (as noted on the Agency website), but normally five to 10 days
$10 single event fee
$25 annual permit fee
Single $10 permit is only good for the specified day and time. The $25 yearly permits are good for the year and our renewed yearly on June 30. WSLCB sends out renewal notices second week in May.
To authorize retailers to sell beer, wine, or spirits in Washington State for on and off premise consumption depending on license type.
Apply online on the Business Licensing Service (BLS) website, or mail the Business License Application and Retail Addendum to BLS.
60 to 90 days (including interview, and notification period as noted on the Agency website)
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
To allow a bona fide not-for-profit society or organization to sell spirits, beer, and wine by the individual serving for on-premises consumption at a specified event.
Mail application directly to WSLCB with $60 fee
Application for Special Occasion License for a Nonprofit Society or Organization
Special Occasion Licenses
45 days (as noted on the Agency application)
$60 per day/per location
License is only valid for specified day and time (limited to 12 single-day events per calendar year)
To allow the purchase, sell, or distribution of tobacco products other than cigarettes to retailers for sale.
Apply through Business Licensing Service.
Seven to 10 business days
$650 main location fee
$115 branch location fee (for each location)
See Cigarette Retailer Fees
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
To allow the sell of tobacco products other than cigarettes at retail.
Apply through Business Licensing Service
Seven to 10 business days
$175 per location fee
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
To allow delivery sales of vapor products.
Apply through Business Licensing Service
$250 per location (can't be domicile)
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
To allow the purchase, sell or distribution of vapor products to vapor product retailers.
Apply through Business Licensing Service
$150 initial location fee
$100 branch location fee (for each location)
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
To allow the sell of vapor products at retail.
Apply through Business Licensing Service
45 days
$175 for each location
Must renew annually
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
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