Licenses
Wholesale Beer/Wine Distributor
Qualifications
Any person who makes the first sale within this State or who sells or distributes any quantity of beer or wine to any other person for resale, but the term shall not include any person who produces wine in the State from fruits grown within the State by or for the manufacturer.
- An applicant must be 21 years of age, be of good moral character, be a legal resident of the United States and if applying as a sole proprietor, must be a legal resident of South Carolina for 30 days prior to submitting an application to this department.
- The applicant must be the owner of the business seeking the license and must not previously have had a license revoked within the past five years.
- All principals, officers, agents, and employees listed on the license must be over the age of 21 and be of good moral character. A current criminal history background check of not more than 90 days old, on each principal, officer, and employee must accompany this application.
- Please check with the city and/or county authorities to insure you are in compliance with zoning laws and local business license requirements.
- Tax Liabilities: A license or permit cannot be issued if the applicant or any principal has any outstanding tax liabilities with the SCDOR.
Requirements
Any person who makes the first sale within this State or who sells or distributes any quantity of beer or wine to any other person for resale, but the term shall not include any person who produces wine in the State from fruits grown within the State by or for the manufacturer.
- Completed application (ABL-902), signed, dated and notarized
- Submit nonrefundable filing fees: $300.00
- Must complete the
ABL-946 (Consent and Waiver)
- Must attach copy of Articles of Incorporation, if applying as a corporation.
- Must attach a Certificate of Authority to do Business in South Carolina, obtained from the Secretary of State's office, if applying as a foreign corporation.
- Must attach a copy of Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement, if applying as a Limited Liability Corporation.
- Must attach copy of partnership agreement, if applying as a partnership or Limited Liability Partnership.
- All principals must attach a criminal records check (CRC), not more than 90 days old.
- If the principal has lived in SC for more than 2 years, obtain the CRC from SLED at
www.sled.state.sc.us or SLED Headquarters, Criminal Records Department, 4400 Broad River Rd., P.O. Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221.
- If the principal has lived in SC less than 2 years, obtain a statewide CRC from previous state of residency AND a CRC from SLED.
- If principal is not a SC resident, obtain a statewide CRC from current state of residency.
- If you own the property, you must submit a copy of the deed or tax bill; if not, submit a copy of your lease
- Must attach completed residency status verification affidavit. Use Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States – Applicant and Principals (ABL-920) for each principal. Each principal, officer, owner, member, and/or partner MUST sign the form. If applicable, include his/her non-citizen alien registration number and attach a copy of all appropriate immigration documents
