Alcohol Beverage Control
We have a new mailing address. Please send all items to:
Alcohol Beverage Control Bureau
700 South Stratford Drive STE 115
Meridian, ID 83642
For your convenience, our lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
News & Updates
Notice: Upcoming training opportunity in the Mountain Home area [pdf]
Effective immediately: Due to a rate increase by UPS, Alcohol Beverage Control can no longer use UPS prepaid envelopes to mail packages from our office. We are still able to receive UPS packages. Thank you for your understanding. (2-2-12)
Illegal Gaming/Slot Machine information [pdf]
Information regarding gaming/slot machines [December 2011]
ABC's Frequently Asked Questions
ABC's FAQ's are now published. Check out our link on the right side of the page.
Extension of Credit - Idaho Codes §§1031 & 1326 [pdf]
Guidelines to understanding the changes to the extension of credit statutes. [July 2011]
License Expiration Dates [pdf]
Chart of alcohol beverage license expiration date by county
Census Data 2010
The Alcohol Beverage Control Bureau updated the population statistics based on the statistics from the US Census Bureau and new incorporated city license have been offered.
Notice to Liquor License Applicants
Please read the above notice if you considering obtaining a liquor license in the State of Idaho. [posted July 2007]
Attention Idaho Wineries: Please complete the Application for Winery Sponsored Event per Idaho Code 23-1338 and e-mail it to ABC for approval at abc@isp.idaho.gov
Winery Sponsored Event Form [word document]
Guidelines For Off Premise Alcohol Delivery [pdf]
Click on link above for alcohol delivery information.
IDAHO WINE DIRECT SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Effective July 1, 2006, all wineries that ship wine directly to Idaho residents are required to get a Direct Shipper Permit from the Alcohol Beverage Control Bureau. Please read all requirements and obtain the necessary instructions and forms from the Idaho State Tax Commission, web site: tax.idaho.gov. Please note: annual renewal forms are mailed 8 weeks prior to the expiration date on your permit. Please contact our office if you have further questions.
Idaho Wine Direct Shipping Requirements [pdf]
Below is a generic form for your convenience for the annual reporting requirements.
Idaho Direct Shipper Report form [word document]
License Applications and Permits
Beer and Wine License Application [pdf]
Form for qualifying businesses selling or wishing to sell beer and/or
wine by the drink or bottle.
Liquor License Application [pdf]
Application form for qualifying entities wishing to sell liquor by the drink. This form is for transfer of existing licenses or for a new specialty license. (See Liquor Priority List Application to apply to be on an Incorporated City Priority list)
Liquor Priority List Application [pdf]
Use this application to be placed on a priority list for an Incorporated City liquor by the drink license.
Wholesale License Application [pdf]
Use this form for a new license or to transfer or change your current license. (used only for wholesalers & distributors that will have an Idaho location and distribute beer/wine in Idaho)
Beer and Wine Permit for Benevolent, Charitable and Public Purpose Events [pdf]
Proceeds from the event (not to exceed three days) must be donated to a non-profit organization.
Certificate of Approval Application [pdf]
Use this application for a license to import beer into Idaho.
Forms
Affidavit Release of License [pdf]
Transfer your alcohol beverage license to another person or persons (Use only when the original license is not available).
Certification of Annual Beer Production [pdf]
Amount of beer produced yearly by your brewery in gallons.
Supplemental Application for Brewers Pub or Retail License [pdf]
If your brewery produces less than thirty thousand barrels of beer annually, use this form to apply for a retail beer license or brewer's pub license.
Price Posting Information
If you experience any problems with the new price posting program, please contact ABC at abc@isp.idaho.gov
Miscellaneous Forms
Receipt
for Sales of Beer in Kegs for Unlicensed Group or Individual [pdf]
Each business selling kegs of beer to go, must have a license and must
complete this receipt for sales of beer in kegs. The form must be
maintained at the licensed premise for 6 months.
