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Fees​

  • Non-refundable Filing Fee: $300 (Due at the time your application is submitted)
    ​License fee: $2,200 (Due every two years with license renewal)
    • You must pay a prorated amount of the license fee after your Beer & Wine Wholesaler/Distributor Permit application has been approved by the SCDOR.​

License requirements

  • You must submit a completed Application for Brewery, Winery, Liquor Manufacturer and Beer, Wine, and/or Liquor Wholesaler (ABL-9​02), including all supplemental forms. See Forms below for more information. We recommend applying on MyDORWAY, but if submitting a paper copy of the application, make sure it’s signed and dated.
  • You must submit a copy of the lease, deed, document from a local government such as a municipality, or enforceable written contract, that grants you the right to use and control the licensed premises. This document must designate the specific area of the premises that will be licensed. In addition, you may supplement this document by submitting a copy of the ABL Lease Supplemental Information form (ABL-977).
  • No person may have direct or indirect ownership, influence, or financial interest in more than one of the following entities: a wholesaler, a distributor, or a retailer of beer, wine, or liquor.

The fastest, easiest way to submit these forms and apply for a Beer & Wine Wholesaler/Distributor Permit is by using our free online tax portal, MyDORWAY.

  • Application for Brewery, Winery, Liquor Manufacturer and Beer, Wine, and/or Liquor Wholesaler​ (ABL-902) - Select ​​Beer & Wine Wholesaler/Distributor Permit (PWB)
  • ​Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States – Applicant and Principals (ABL-920)
  • Applicant and Principal Consent and Waiver (ABL-946​​)
    • ​​If you’re applying on MyDORWAY, the ABL-920 and ABL-946 are part of the normal application workflow. You do not need to submit or attach a paper copy of the ABL-920 or ABL-946 if applying on MyDORWAY.
  • ​ABL Lease Supplemental Information (ABL-977)
    • If applying on MyDORWAY, scan and upload the ABL-977 as an attachment

Frequently asked questions

Review the FAQs below for answers to frequently asked questions about the Beer & Wine Wholesaler/Distributor Permit. Our Beer & Wine and ​Operating an ABL Business​​ pages ​have ​additional helpful information.​

Yes. However, the SCDOR must issue a separate Beer & Wine Wholesaler/Distributor Permit for each individual warehouse.

A licensed wholesaler or distributor may only donate beer or wine to the holder of a Special (Donated) Nonprofit Event Permit.

​No, all alcohol beverages products must have been registered prior to being purchased by a licensed South Carolina wholesaler.​

Mailing address:

South Carolina Department of Revenue | Alcohol Beverage Licensing | PO Box 125 | Columbia, SC 292​14-0907