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South Carolina Department of Revenue
Alcohol Beverage Licensing
PO Box 125
Columbia, SC 29214-0907

Phone: 803-898-5864

Report alcohol-related violations:
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​​​​​​​​​Are you ​catering and bartending alcohol at ​events?
To avoid violations as a caterer or bartend​er, learn​ the ABL Rules and Regulations for Catering & Bartending in South Carolina ​to ensure you are legally providing alcohol at events.
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Special Event Permits​

The SCDOR requires individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations​ to apply for special event permits​ when they are hosting events in which​ alcohol will be sold, donated, served, and/or consumed.​

​ Are you ​catering and bartending alcohol at ​events?
​To avoid violations as a caterer or bartend​er, learn more about​ ABL Rules and Regulations for Catering & Bartending in South Carolina​ ​to ensure you are legally providing alcohol at events. 

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​​See which permit is required for your event

​Only nonprofit organizations can have liquor at special events. No other entity types may have liquor at a special event. ​

​You can apply for a Special Event permit on MyDOR​WAY. The person or entity who is receiving the profits or proceeds from the special event should be the one to apply for a Special Event license - even if those profits are only ​donations or entry fees.​

  • Beer & Wine Special Event Perm​its (TBP) are for individuals, business entities, or nonprofits selling beer and wine at an event for a specific cost per drink, included in an entry fee, or included in a food and beverage fee that has not been donated to their organization.

  • Liquor Special Event Permits (TLP) ​are for nonprofits selling liquor at an event for a specific cost per drink, included in an entry fee, or included in a food and beverage fee that has not been donated to their organization.​
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  • ​​​Special (Donated) Nonprofit E​v​ent Permits (TNL) are required for nonprofits holding an event where the alcohol or some portion of the alcohol is donated by a licensed supplier or wholesaler, and there is ​a specific cost to purchase alcohol per drink, or the alcohol is included in an entry fee or a food and beverage fee. This license covers beer, wine, and liquor.​​​ The Special (Donated) Nonprofit Event Permit cannot be issued for a period exceeding 72 consecutive hours.
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Frequently asked questions about Special Event Permits

What are the hours of sale for Special Event Permits?​

How long does it take to receive a Special Event Permit

Who should apply for a Special Event Permit?​​

Who should I purchase alcohol from for a Special Event?​

Am I required to obtain a Sales Tax Retail License or Admissions Tax License​?​​

Do I have to be a resident of South Carolina for 30 days prior to obtaining a Special Event ​Permit?

My​ organization holds a federal exemption. Does this also extend to the state level?​

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Nee​​d m​ore ​help​​​?​

​​​Our FREE ABL Workshops are virtual and cover​ licensing basics, including applications and renewals, special events, and compliance laws.​ ​See class dates ​and register now >​​​​
​​​​ ​​Planning to host or sell goods and services at an event or festival?​ Get prepared with our Events & Festivals Guide >
​​​​ Still haven't created a MyDORWAY account?​ See the bene​fits​ of creating a MyDORWAY account and sign up today >​

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