State Permits Required for Businesses in Washington State
Liquor Control Board
Uses of Permit (If more than one)
Identified on the Agency's Website Where Permit Application is Where Business Submits the Permit
Permit Name Permit Category Purpose of Permit Business Activities Requiring Permit or Application Available Form # and Revision Date Application Required Frequency of Renewal
Banquet Permit Special Permits To allow the service and consumption of liquor For-profit businesses, societies, organizations, Must be filled out at a state or contract LIQ 158-40-6/06 Local State or Contract liquor stores Only good for the specified day and
at a private, invitation-only banquet or gathering and individuals liquor store time
held in a public place or business
Class 1, 2 or 6 Liquor Permit Special Permits To be able to purchase liquor for health care Businesses purchasing liquor (including alcohol) Class 1; Class 2; Class 6 http://liq.wa.gov/publications/LIQ%203 LIQ 354- 3/10 Liquor Control Board, Licensing and Annual
facilities, mechanical, manufacturing or scientific by a physician, dentist, a person in charge of an 54%20Class%201%202%20or6%20P Regulatory Services
businesses, or drug stores institution or home care, a person engaged in a ermit.pdf
mechanical or manufacturing business, scientific
institutions, accredited education institution or
drug store to be sold as a prescription
Class 10 Permit Special Permits To allow the donation and/or service of liquor A manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler of liquor http://liq.wa.gov/publications/Liq03951 LIQ 039-1/10 Liquor Control Board, Regulatory This is a one-time permit
without charge to an international trade fair, in non-retail donation or liquor service %20class%2010%20app.pdf Services Division
show, or exposition
Class 11 Permit Special Permits To allow a bed and breakfast lodging facility to A bed and breakfast lodging facility http://liq.wa.gov/publications/LIQ%203 LIQ 391- 3/10 Liquor Control Board, Licensing and Annual
donate or serve beer or wine without charge to 91%20Application%20for%20Class%2 Regulation
overnight guests, for consumption on the 011%20Permit.pdf
premises
Class 4 Permit Special Permits To allow businesses to serve liquor, without Businesses that do not hold a liquor license that http://liq.wa.gov/publications/LIQ%206 LIQ 651 – 3/10 Liquor Control Board, Licensing and Annual
charge, to employees or invited guests in want to serve liquor without charge to 51%20Applicaiton%20for%20Class%2 Regulation
specified locations for no more than 24 hours employees or invited guests 04%20Permit.pdf
during any week
Class 5 Permit Special Permits To allow the import of alcohol or other materials, Manufacturers that want to import alcohol, malt, http://liq.wa.gov/publications/LIQ%202 LIQ 288 - 3/10 Liquor Control Board, Licensing and Annual
in Washington State, to be used in the and other materials containing alcohol to be 88%20Application%20for%20Class%2 Regulation
manufacture of liquor or other products used in the manufacture of liquor or other 05%20Permit.pdf
products
Class 7 Permit Special Permits To allow the purchase of liquor by an authorized Authorized representatives of a military http://liq.wa.gov/publications/Class7Ap Application for Class 7 Permit 4/00 Liquor Control Board, Licensing and Annual
representative of a military installation installation pMilitaryLiqPurchPermit.pdf Regulation
Class 8, 9 Permit Special Permits To authorize businesses to; 1) donate and/or A manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler of liquor Class 8; Class 9 http://liq.wa.gov/publications/LIQ%203 LIQ 338 - 3/10 Liquor Control Board, Licensing and These are one-time permits
serve liquor without charge to delegates and in non-retail trade show alcohol service 38%20Class%208%20or%209%20Pe Regulatory Services
guests at a convention of a trade association rmit.pdf
composed of licensees of the Board, 2) donate
liquor for a reception, breakfast, luncheon, or
dinner for delegates and guests at a convention
of a trade association composed of licensees of
the Board
Raffle Liquor Permit Special Permits To allow a nonprofit organization to raffle liquor Nonprofit organizations offering liquor for raffle http://liq.wa.gov/publications/Liq08451 LIQ 84 10/15/09 Liquor Control Board, Licensing and Only good for the specified day and
to its members at a specified date and place %20-%20ap%20for%20raffle.pdf Regulation Services time
Temporary Pre-Approval Permit Special Permits To temporarily allow the sell of alcohol during Any non-retail business that requires a liquor See purpose of permit http://liq.wa.gov/publications/LIQ%208 LIQ 092 07/10 Liquor Control Board, Licensing and There is no renewal - an applicant is
the time Liquor Control Board staff are license on a tight timeline 60%20and%20LIQ%20842.pdf Regulation allowed up to three
processing a liquor license application
State Permits for Businesses in Washington State
State Permits RequiredRequired for Businesses in Washington State
Liquor Control Board
Liquor Control Board
Permit Processing Time Identified Total Number of Initial Permit
on the Agency's Website or Applications Received in 2006-2010 Currently Exists on ORA
Permit Name RCW Governing Permit WAC Governing Permit Fee for Permit Application (Calendar year) Website Source Agency Comments
Banquet Permit RCW 66.20 WAC 314-18 $10 Within two weeks (as noted on the LCB doesn't keep a count on the No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/banquet-
Agency website) number of banquet permits issued permits
Class 1, 2 or 6 Liquor Permit RCW 66.20 WAC 314-38 $5 - $10 3,133 No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/special- Processing time is within 5 days
business-permits
Class 10 Permit RCW 66.20 WAC 314-38 $30 0 No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/licensing- Processing time is within 5 days
forms-and-applications
Class 11 Permit RCW 66.20 WAC 314-38 $75 44 No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/licensing- Processing time is 45 to 60 days
forms-and-applications
Class 4 Permit RCW 66.20 WAC 314-38 $500 46 No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/special- Processing time is 45 to 60 days
business-permits
Class 5 Permit RCW 66.20 WAC 314-38 $10 196 No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/licensing- Processing time is within 5 days
forms-and-applications
Class 7 Permit RCW 66.20 WAC 314-38 No fee 20 No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/licensing- Processing time is within 5 days
forms-and-applications
Class 8, 9 Permit RCW 66.20 WAC 314-38 $25 326 No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/licensing- Processing time is within 5 days
forms-and-applications
Raffle Liquor Permit RCW 9.46 WAC 314-38 $10-Single Event 30 days (as noted on the Agency 128 No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/raffle-permits
$25-Annual permit website)
Temporary Pre-Approval Permit RCW 66.08 WAC 314-07 Included in liquor license fees Processing time is 30 days depending 6,516 No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/apply-liquor-
on requirements being met (as noted license
on the Agency website)
State Licenses1 Required for Businesses in Washington State
Liquor Control Board
Uses of License (If more than one)
Identified on the Agency's Website Where License Application is Where Business Submits the
License Name License Category Purpose of License Business Activities Requiring License or Application Available Form # and Revision Date License Application Required Frequency of Renewal
Nonprofit Arts Organization Liquor Liquor License To allow a nonprofit organization, to sell beer, A bona fide nonprofit arts organization selling http://liq.wa.gov/publications/LIQ%206 LIQ 612 (3/10) Liquor Board, Licensing and Valid for one year
License wine and spirits in conjunction with artistic or beer, wine and/or spirits 12%20Application%20for%20Non%20 Regulation
cultural exhibitions or performances Profit%20Arts.pdf
Non-Retail Liquor and Interstate Liquor License To allow businesses to manufacture, distill, Businesses or nonprofit organizations that Domestic Brewery (Brand Owner); http://bls.dor.wa.gov/liquor.aspx Business License Application and State of Washington, Business Valid for one year
Common Carrier License wholesale, transport, import, or export alcoholic manufacture, distill, wholesale, transport, import, Domestic Brewery (Production > Addendum LIQ 149-50-4/07 Licensing Service
beverages in Washington State or export alcoholic beverages 60,000 barrels); Microbrewery
(production
250,000 liters per year); Winery
Warehouse; Tasting Room - Additional
Location; Bonded Wine Warehouse;
Wine Importer; Wine Distributor; Wine
Grower; Chemist Distiller; Craft
Distillery; Distiller/Rectifier; Fruit and/or
Wine Distiller; Liquor Importer;
Interstate Common Carrier; Liquor
Manufacturer; Ships Chandler; Wine
Out-of-State Certificate of Approval;
Wine out-of-State Shipping Directly to
Washington Retailers; Wine out-of-
state Certificate of Approval Shipping
to Washington Consumer; Wine out-of-
state Shipper to Consumer ONLY;
Beer out-of-state Certificate of
Approval; Beer out-of-state Shipping
Directly to Washington Retailers;
Domestic Beer; Foreign Beer;
Domestic Wine; Foreign Wine.
State Licenses1 1 Required for Businesses in Washington State
State Licenses Required for Businesses in Washington State
Liquor Control Board
Liquor Control Board
License Processing Time Identified Total Number of Initial License
on the Agency's Website or Applications Received in 2006-2010 Currently Exists on Currently Exists on
License Name RCW Governing License WAC Governing License Fee for License Application (Calendar year) BLS Website ORA Website Source Agency Comments
Nonprofit Arts Organization Liquor RCW 66.24 WAC 314-02 $250 49 No No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/licensing-forms-and- Processing time is 60 to 90 days
License applications
Non-Retail Liquor and Interstate RCW 66.24 WAC 314-27 Non-Retail Liquor License Description and Fees 60-90 days (including interview, and 6,177 Yes No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/apply-liquor-license
Common Carrier License notification period as noted on the
Agency website)
State Licenses1 Required for Businesses in Washington State
Liquor Control Board
Uses of License (If more than one)
Identified on the Agency's Website Where License Application is Where Business Submits the
License Name License Category Purpose of License Business Activities Requiring License or Application Available Form # and Revision Date License Application Required Frequency of Renewal
Retail Liquor License Liquor License To authorize retailers to serve beer, wine, or Businesses or nonprofit organizations that retail Beer & Wine Gift Delivery; Beer & http://bls.dor.wa.gov/liquor.aspx Business License Application and State of Washington, Business Valid for one year
spirits in Washington State or serve beer, wine, or spirits Wine Specialty Shop; Grocery Store; Addendum LIQ 148-50-4/07 Licensing Service
Hotel; Motel; Nightclub; Private Club -
Beer and/or Wine; Private Club -
Spirits, Beer and Wine; Public House;
Restaurant - Beer and/or Wine;
Restaurant - Spirits, Beer, & Wine;
Sports Entertainment Facility; Snack
Bar; Tavern - Beer and/or Wine; VIP
Airport Lounge.
Farmers Market Special Licenses To allow a Washington winery or brewery to sell Qualified farmers markets that allow wineries http://liq.wa.gov/publications/LIQ127.p LIQ 127-50 (1/10) Liquor Control Board, Licensing and Valid for one year
Certificate/Endorsement bottled wine or beer at a qualified Washington and breweries to sell their products df Regulation Division
State farmers market for off-premises
consumption
Special Occasion License Special Licenses To allow a not-for-profit society or organization Bona fide nonprofit organizations selling liquor http://liq.wa.gov/publications/LIQ285- LIQ 285 (2/11) Liquor Control Board, Licensing and Good only for specified day and time
to sell spirits, beer, and wine by the individual at a specific time Special-Occasion-Application.pdf Regulation Division (limited to 12 single-day events per
serving for on-premises consumption at a calendar year)
specified event
Tobacco Sampler License Tobacco License To allow the distribution of tobacco samples at Tobacco manufacturers and firms engaged in Class T1; Class T2 http://liq.wa.gov/publications/LIQ%202 LIQ 284 (3/10) Liquor Control Board, Licensing and Valid for one year
any lawful location in the State of Washington providing tobacco samples under contract with a 84%20- Regulation Division
manufacturer %20Application%20for%20Tobacco%
20Sampler%20License.pdf
Cigarette Retailer License Tobacco License To allow cigarettes to be sold at retail Any person selling cigarettes at retail http://bls.dor.wa.gov/cigaretteretailer.a BLS-700-028 (05/26/11) Department of Licensing, Master Valid for one year
spx BLS-700-301 (5/17/11) License Service
Cigarette Vending Machine License Tobacco License To allow cigarettes to be sold at retail An owner of each machine that dispenses http://bls.dor.wa.gov/cigarettevending BLS-700-028 (05/26/11) Department of Licensing, Master Valid for one year
cigarettes machine.aspx License Service
Cigarette Wholesaler License Tobacco License To allow the purchase, sell, and distribution of Businesses that purchase, sell, or distribute http://bls.dor.wa.gov/cigarettewholesal BLS-700-028 (05/26/11) REV 82 Department of Licensing, Master Valid for one year
cigarettes to retailers in the State of Washington cigarettes to retailers for resale er.aspx 2060-2 (06/05/07) BLS-700-301 License Service
PERS/CRIM HISTORY (5/17/11)
Tobacco Distributor License Tobacco License To allow the purchase, sell, or distribution of Businesses that purchase, sell, or distribute http://bls.dor.wa.gov/tobaccodistributor BLS-700-028 (05/26/11) BLS-700- Department of Licensing, Master
tobacco products other than cigarettes to tobacco products other than cigarettes to .aspx 301 PERS/CRIM HISTORY (5/17/11) License Service
retailers for sale retailers for resale
Tobacco Products Retailer License Tobacco License To allow the sell of tobacco products other than Any person selling tobacco products other than http://bls.dor.wa.gov/tobaccoretailer.as BLS-700-028 (05/26/11) BLS-700- Department of Licensing, Master
cigarettes at retail cigarettes at retail px 301 PERS/CRIM HISTORY (5/17/11) License Service
1Includes Registrations and
State Licenses1 1 Required for Businesses in Washington State
State Licenses Required for Businesses in Washington State
Liquor Control Board
Liquor Control Board
License Processing Time Identified Total Number of Initial License
on the Agency's Website or Applications Received in 2006-2010 Currently Exists on Currently Exists on
License Name RCW Governing License WAC Governing License Fee for License Application (Calendar year) BLS Website ORA Website Source Agency Comments
Retail Liquor Organization Liquor
Nonprofit ArtsLicense RCW 66.24 WAC 314-02 Retail Liquor License Descriptions and Fees 60-90 days (including interview, and 9,985 Yes No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/apply-liquor-license
License notification period as noted on the
Agency website)
Farmers Market RCW 66.24 No fee 50 days (as noted on the Agency 105 No No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/farmers-markets There is no WAC for this Endorsement
Certificate/Endorsement website)
Special Occasion License RCW 66.24 WAC 314-05 $60 per day per location 45 days (as noted on the Agency 16,802 No No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/special-occasion-
application) licenses
Tobacco Sampler License RCW 70.155 WAC 314-10 $500 - manufacturer; $50 - firms providing 23 No No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/licensing-forms-and- Processing time is within 5 days
tobacco samples under contract with a applications
manufacturer
Cigarette Retailer License RCW 82.24 WAC 314-33 $93 per location, $15 Master Business 4,718 Yes No http://bls.dor.wa.gov/cigaretteretailer.aspx
Application fee, and $5 Register business name
as a trade name
Cigarette Vending Machine License RCW 82.24 WAC 314-33 $30 per machine at each location; $93 per 107 Yes No http://bls.dor.wa.gov/cigarettevendingmachine.a
location (Cigarette Retailer License); $15 Master spx
Business Application fee
$5 Register business name as a trade name
Cigarette Wholesaler License RCW 82.24 WAC 314-33 $650 - main location: $115 - each branch 77 Yes No http://bls.dor.wa.gov/cigarettewholesaler.aspx
location; $5 registering your business name as a
trade name; $15 processing fee
Tobacco Distributor License RCW 82.26 WAC 314-33 $650 Main Location 225 Yes No http://bls.dor.wa.gov/tobaccodistributor.aspx
See above for cigarette Retailer Fees
$115 Each Branch Location
Tobacco Products Retailer License RCW 82.26 WAC 314-33 $93 per location 4,528 Yes No http://bls.dor.wa.gov/tobaccoretailer.aspx
$15 Master Business Application fee
$5 Register business
1Includes Registrations and
State Inspections Required for Businesses in Washington State
Liquor Control Board
Uses of Inspection (If more than one)
Identified on the Agency's Website or How Inspection is Conducted (Site visit,
Inspection Name Inspection Category Purpose of Inspection Business Activities Requiring Inspection Application desk audit, etc) How a Business Requests an Inspection Required Frequency of Inspection
Liquor License Inspection Liquor Enforcement To obtain a liquor license and ensure Businesses obtaining a liquor license in the Retail Liquor sales; Non-Retail Liquor sales On-site and application review Contact the Liquor Control Board, Licensing Prior to liquor license issuance for all on-
compliance with State liquor laws and State of Washington Division premises licenses
regulations
Non-Retail Enforcement Investigations Liquor Enforcement To enforce state liquor laws and regulations that Non-retail liquor licensed businesses, including On-site visits, compliance checks, undercover Contact the Liquor Control Board, Enforcement Based on area needs, complaints from the
impact non-retail liquor licensed businesses in-state and out-of-state entities that produce, operations and complaint investigations Division public or law enforcement, police referral,
import and distribute alcohol in the State of WSLCB violation history and DUI information
Washington
Retail Enforcement Investigations Liquor Enforcement To ensure state liquor and tobacco laws and Liquor licensed businesses such as restaurants, On-site visits, compliance checks, undercover Contact the Liquor Control Board, Enforcement Based on area needs, complaints from the
regulations are followed at licensed businesses grocery stores, nightclubs and taverns operations and complaint investigations Division public or law enforcement, police referral,
WSLCB violation history and DUI information
Tobacco Tax Enforcement Inspections Tobacco Enforcement To enforce the tobacco tax laws of Washington Cigarette and other tobacco product retailers, On-site visits, compliance checks, undercover Contact the Liquor Control Board Enforcement Based on area needs, complaints from the
State and investigate and halt illegal acquisition wholesalers, and distributors operations and complaint investigations Division public or law enforcement, WSLCB violation
and shipments of cigarettes and other tobacco history
products
State Inspections Required for Businesses in State
State Inspections Required for Businesses in Washington Washington State
Liquor
Liquor Control BoardControl Board
Total Number of Times the Agency
Conducted the Initial Inspection in Currently Exists on ORA
Inspection Name RCW Governing Inspection WAC Governing Inspection Fee for Inspection 2006-2010 (Calendar year) Website Source Agency Comments
Liquor License Inspection RCW 66.08 WAC 314-07 No fee 8,079 No http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/apply-liquor-license Total - 6,995 Retail; 1,084 Non-Retail
Non-Retail Enforcement Investigations RCW 66.08 WAC 314-29 No fee 10,620 No http://liq.wa.gov/enforcement/non-retail-
enforcement
Retail Enforcement Investigations RCW 66.08 WAC 314-29 No fee 198,424 No http://liq.wa.gov/enforcement/retail-enforcement
Tobacco Tax Enforcement Inspections RCW 66.08 WAC 314-34 No fee 9,336 No http://liq.wa.gov/enforcement/tobacco-tax-unit