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

Phone: 803-898-5864

Email: ABL@dor.sc.gov

Report alcohol-related violations:

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
803-896-5591

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7 Day Winery Permit (P7W)

The 7 Day Winery Permit is reserved for wineries using grapes grown in this State that are harvested, processed, fermented, bottled, and sold at the winery's location. It authorizes:

The manufacturing, blending, and bottling of wine
The sale of wine produced at the winery to wholesalers
The sale of wine produced at the winery to patrons of the winery location for consumption on the licensed premises, as well as to go
The shipment of wine produced at the winery to the homes of in- or out-of-state consumers

Because this license authorizes sales 7 days a week, it is only issued in counties and municipalities that adopt an ordinance permitting wine sales on Sunday under limited circumstances.

License renewal

The 7 Day Winery Permit must be renewed every two years. The renewal date is based on the county where your business operates, not the date when you applied for or received your license. Learn more about the renewal schedule.

 This license does NOT authorize:

The sale or consumption of beer
The sale or consumption of liquor
The distribution and sale of wine to retail locations
The sale or consumption of wine not produced at the licensed location
Curbside sales or pickup of beer or wine
Drive-through sales or pickup of beer or wine

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Application requirements and instructions

First, it's important for you to review the general ABL applicant requirements listed on the ABL license directory page to make sure you are eligible to apply.

When you’re ready to apply, we recommend submitting your application using our free online tax portal, MyDORWAY. It’s faster and easier than completing a paper application, and you don’t have to worry about mail processing or making a trip to one of our offices.

 Fees

Non-refundable filing fee: $300 (Due at the time your application is submitted)
License fee: $1,500 (Due every two years with license renewal)

You must pay a prorated amount of the license fee after your 7 Day Winery Permit application has been approved by the SCDOR.

License requirements 

You must first have a valid South Carolina Retail License. If you have not yet applied for a Retail License, get started here.
You must submit a completed Application for Brewery, Winery, Liquor Manufacturer and Beer, Wine, and/or Liquor Wholesaler (ABL-902), including all supplemental forms. See Required 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 have an advertisement run in an approved newspaper that notifies the public that you have applied for an alcohol license. See Required Signs & Notices below for more information.
You are required to maintain functioning, sanitary restrooms available for patrons of your business during all hours of operation.
You must submit a copy of the lease, deed, writing from a local 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 manufacturer, a distributor, or a retailer of beer or wine.

Required forms

Required signs and notices

120-Day Temporary License

If you have assumed control of a business that sells beer and wine under a valid 7 Day Winery Permit, you must apply for your own permit. While your application is being considered by the SCDOR, you can apply for a 120-day temporary license. You must apply for the 120-day temporary license at the same time you submit the application for the permanent license. This license allows you to continue selling beer and wine for 120 days while your permanent license application is under SCDOR review.

General requirements for the 120-day temporary license

Frequently asked questions

Review the FAQs below for answers to frequently asked questions about the 7 Day Winery Permit. Our Beer & Wine and Operating an ABL Business pages have additional helpful information.

Does this license allow me to hold a Special Event at my licensed location?

Are there limitations to how much wine I can ship to in- or out-of-state consumers?

If wine tasting occurs at my licensed location, am I required to have insurance?

Related SC Code of Laws

SC Code Section 61-4-520 – Outlines prohibited acts
SC Code Sections 61-4-700 & 61-4-710 – Outlines wine labeling
SC Code Sections 61-4-720, 61-4-730, & 61-4-737 – Authorize wine sales and tastings
SC Code Section 61-4-735 – Outlines three-tier restrictions
SC Code Section 61-4-747 – Outlines direct shipment to residents
SC Code Section 61-6-2010 – Outlines Sunday liquor sales

7 Day Winery ​Permit (P7W)

License ​renewal

​Application requirements and instructions​

​ Required forms​​​​​​

​ ​Required signs and notices​​

​120-Day Temporary License

​ General ​​​requirements for the 120-day temporary license​​