• ​If SLED requests documents, you must send them to your SLED agent.
• If SCDOR requests documents, you must send them to your assigned SCDOR analyst​.
  

• ​​there has been a change in ownership, possession or control of a corporation or business entity
  OR
• there is ​a change in the character of the property, facilities, or nature of the business activity for which a license or permit has been issued
  

A 25% or more change to any ownership will require you to reapply no matter the entity type. If you need to reapply, you can apply on MYDORWAY​.

• Your request should be signed by a principal of the business entity, and note if there is any type of change in ownership, possession, or control.
• Return your previous license so that we can issue the new license in the new d/b/a name.
• Mail your requested change to the address below or bring it to one of our Taxpayer Service Centers​.
  
  South Carolina Department of Revenue
  Alcohol Beverage Licensing
  PO Box 125
  Columbia, SC​ 29214-0907
  

• The ad receipt and application package can be mailed or brought in to a Taxpayer Service Center​​.
• The ad must not be more than 90 days old from the first run date when the application is received. 
• Once the ad has ran for its three consecutive weeks you will need to provide your notarized copy to your analyst.
  

• Accessory to bank robbery, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Arson, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Assault of a high and aggravated nature, Matter of Lee, 313 S.C. 142, 437 S.E.2d 85(1993) (may be a crime of moral turpitude depending on facts in the indictment); 
• Assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, State v. Bailey, 275 S.C. 444, 272 S.E.2d 439 (1980) (determination depends on the facts of the case set forth in the indictment); 
• Assault and battery with intent to kill, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Assault with intent to rape, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Assault with the intent to ravish, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Auto theft, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Bank robbery, accessory to, State v. Gregg, 230 S.C. 222, 95 S.E.2d 255 (1956); 
• Breach of trust with fraudulent intent, Matter of Sipes, 297 S.C. 531, 377 S.E.2d 574 (1989); 
• Breaking into a motor vehicle with the intent to steal, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Bribe, law enforcement officer accepting, Op. Att'y Gen. 9-18-79; 
• Burning lands of another, willful, (§ 16-11-170), Op. Att'y Gen. 7-16-92; 
• Burning untenanted or unoccupied building,(§ 16-11-560), Op. Att'y Gen. 1-21-91; 
• Conspiracy to commit offense involving moral turpitude, Op. Att'y Gen. 3-11-88; 
• Conspiracy to obtain property under false pretenses, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Embezzlement, Op. Att'y Gen. 7-23-81; 
• Employer's failure to remit employee withholding taxes, Lyons v. Butler, 288 S.C. 498, 343 S.E.2d 630, 71 A.L.R.4th 833 (Ct. App. 1986); 
• Extortion,(18 USC § 1951), Op. Att'y Gen. 3-22-84; 
• False statement on tax forms, (18 USC § 1014), Op. Att'y Gen. 6-13-89; 
• Forgery, State v Johnson, 271 S.C. 485, 248 S.E.2d 313 (1978); 
• Fraudulent check writing, State v. Harrison, 298 S.C. 333, 380 S.E.2d 818 (1989); 
• Grand larceny, State v. Vaughn, 268 S.C. 119, 232 S.E.2d 328 (1977); 
• Heroin, possession of, In re Gibson, 302 S.C. 12, 393 S.E.2d 184 (1990); 
• Hit and run, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Housebreaking and grand larceny, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Jury tampering, Op. Att'y Gen. 3-2-82; 
• Larceny, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Mail fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 1341, Matter of Parker, 313 S.C. 47, 437 S.E.2d 37 (1993); 
• Malicious destruction of personal property, State v. Perry, 294 S.C. 311, 364 S.E.2d 201 (1998); 
• Manufacture of illegal whiskey, Gantt v. Columbia Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 204 S.C. 374, 29 S.E.2d 488 (1944); 
• Manufacture of marijuana, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Marijuana, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I Controlled Substance (21 USC §§ 846 and 841(a)(1)), Op. Att'y Gen. 12-16-81. 
• Marijuana, criminal conspiracy to import, Green v. Hewett, 305 S.C. 238, 407 S.E.2d 651 (1991). 
• Misconduct in office, Matter of Lee, 313 S.C. 142, 437 S.E.2d 85 (1993) (may be crime of moral turpitude depending on the facts set out in the indictment); 
• Motor vehicle, breaking into with intent to steal, Rouse v. McCrory, 291 S.C. 218, 353 S.E.2d 130 (1986); 
• Murder, solicitation to commit, Whitehead v. State, 308 S.C. 119, 417 S.E.2d 529 (1991); 
• Obstruction of justice by influencing grand jury (18 USC § 1503): Ops. Att'y Gen. 2-26-86, 10-16-79. 
• Peeping tom, State v Harris, 293 S.C. 75, 358 S.E.2d 713 (1987); 
• Perjury, State v. Williamson, 65 S.C. 242, 43 S.E. 671 (1903); 
• Possession of cocaine, State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990) 
• Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Receiving stolen goods, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Robbery, attempted, State v. Spinks, 260 S.C. 404, 196 S.E.2d 313 (1973). 
• Robbery, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Sale of controlled substances, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Sale of narcotics, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Shoplifting, Op. Att'y Gen. 3-19-90 
• Simple possession of cocaine, State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Simple possession of heroin, Matter of Gibson, 302 S.C. 12, 393 S.E.2d 184 (1990); 
• Tax fraud, State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Accessory after the fact for murder, Cabral v. INS, 15 F.3d 193 (1994);

The following is a non-exhaustive list of crimes that warrant denial of an application if an applicant or an applicant's principal was convicted at any time: 

• Bribery 18 USC § 201(b)(2), Op. Att'y Gen. 7-26-83; 
• Criminal sexual conduct with a minor (any degree), State v. Ball, 292 S.C. 71, 354 S.E.2d 906 (1987) (overruled on other grounds by State v. Major, 301 S.C. 181, 391 S.E.2d 235 (1990); 
• Murder, State v. Hyman, 276 S.C. 559, 281 S.E.2d 209 (1981) (overruled on other grounds by, State v. Torrence, 305 S.C. 45, 406 S.E.2d 315 (1991) and (abrogated by, Morgan v. Illinois, 504 U.S. 719, 112 S. Ct. 2222, 119 L. Ed. 2d 492 (1992); 
• Possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, Porter v. State, 290 S.C. 38, 348 S.E.2d 172 (1986); 
• Rape, State v. Lee, 269 S.C. 421, 237 S.E.2d 768 (1977); 
• Trafficking in marijuana/ cocaine, including the conspiracy to import, Green v. Hewett, 305 S.C. 238, 407 S.E.2d 651 (1991). 

An applicant's or applicant's principal's conviction of less serious crimes will also be considered for the purpose of determining whether they are compliant with S.C. Code Ann. §§ 61-2-100, 61-4-520, and/or 61-6-1820 and S.C. Code Regs. 7-200.1.

• Log in to your MyDORWAY account​ 
• Scroll to the Alcohol Beverage License section under the Accounts tab
• Locate the specific ABL account you need to renew, click More Account Options, and select Renew License
  

Yes, you can bring the following to one of our Taxpayer Service Centers:

• The Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Renewal Form (ABL-565​) must be filled out completely and signed by a principal. Be sure to fill in all fields and answer both questions. Where applicable, include the following documents:​
  
• On Premise Licenses - Certificate of Insurance with Liquor Liability
• Retail Liquor Stores - Purchase of Alcoholic Liquor Affirmation (ABL-957)
  
• Non-Profits:
• ​Profit and Loss Statement
• If any changes to officers, submit meeting minutes indicating the officer changes and the Applicant and Principal Consent and Waiver form (ABL-946)
• Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States - Applicant and Principals form (ABL-920)
• A criminal record check for any officer being added
  

• The original license has not been turned in.
• There is less than a year left on your license when it is received by the SCDOR.

NOTE: Filing fees for Special Events and LOPs are non-refundable.

The ABL Appeal Process

You may protest a denied license or permit, fine, or suspension or revocation of a license or permit. If you want to protest any denial, or the imposition of any fine, suspension or revocation received from ABL, you must forward a Letter of Protest within 90 days of receipt of ABL's letter. Your Letter of Protest must be in writing, and must contain the following information:

1. Your full name, address and phone number. Please indicate the ABL File Number of the license or permit​ for which you are filing the Letter of Protest; and 
2. A statement indicating why, based on the facts, that you feel the denial, fine, suspension or revocation is incorrect, unjustified, or prejudicial; and 
3. A statement outlining any other reasons for your Letter of Protest, including any law or other authority upon which you are relying; and 
4. Any other reasons you would like ABL to consider.

You must send you Letter of Protest to:

​After a review of your supporting facts and law, ABL may issue the license or permit, or choose to not impose a fine, suspension or revocation. ABL may also refer the matter to the Office of General Counsel for further review. If you do not respond to ABL's letter, as stated above, you will have no right for additional administrative review.

If you timely respond with a Letter of Protest, and ABL is still unable or unwilling to retract or modify its initial position, the Office of General Counsel will issue the Department's (Final) Determination regarding the matter. If you wish to contest the Department's Final Determination, you must request a hearing before the Administrative Law Court. Your request for a contested case hearing must be filed and served within 30 days of the date of Final Determination. Your request must be in accordance with the rules of the Administrative Law Court.

A request for a hearing must be sent to the Administrative Law Court at the following address, and must be accompanied by a $100 filing fee:

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You must also send a copy of your Request for Contested Case Hearing to:

1. The name of the party requesting the hearing and the issue(s) for which the hearing is requested; 
   
2. The caption or other information sufficient to identify the decision, order, letter, determination, action, or inaction which if subject of the hearing; 
3. A copy of this decision; 
4. The relief requested. 

You may obtain forms and rules from the Administrative Law Court's website. Call the Administrative Law Court at 803-734-0550 for more information.