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​​ Fees​

  • License fee: $600 (Due every two years with license renewal)

License requirements

  • You must have a valid a Wine Producer or Blender’s Permit from the TTB, which is the prerequisite permit that authorizes you to ship wine produced outside the state to a point within the state.
  • You must submit a completed Application for Out-of-State Wine Shipper License (ABL-571), 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 maintain records of the amount of cases of wine shipped to each individual purchaser.
  • 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.​

The fastest, easiest way to submit these forms and apply for a Out-of-State Wine Shipper Permit is by using our free online tax portal, MyDORWAY.

  • Application for Out-of-State Wine Shipper License​ (ABL-571)
  • ​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.
  • Wine Producer or Blender’s Permit from the TTB
    • ​​If you’re applying on MyDORWAY, submit the Wine Producer or Blender's Permit as an attachment. You do not need to submit an additional paper copy of these documents if applying on MyDORWAY.​

Frequently asked questions

Review the FAQs below for answers to frequently asked questions about the Out-of-State Wine Shipper Permit​. Our Beer & Wine and ​Operating an ABL Business​​ pages ​have ​additional helpful information.​

To ship to a wholesaler, you must submit the ABL-500 and obtain a Beer & Wine Producer or Importer Permit.

To ship directly to a consumer, you must submit the ABL-571 and obtain an Out-of-State Wine Shipper Permit. However, only wineries or manufacturers with a Wine Producer or Blender’s Permit from the TTB can legally ship products directly to consumers’ home address after obtaining the Out-of-State Wine Shipper Permit, and there is a limit of 24 bottles per month that you can ship to each resident.

​No, Out-of-State Wine Shipper Permit holders do not need to register brands​.

​Yes, if you hold an Out-of-State Wine Shipper Permit, you must file the Out-of-State Wine Shipper Report annually. Contact the SCDOR’s Miscellaneous Tax section at 803-896-1970 for more information on reporting requirements.

Mailing address:

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