Overview 

DC law requires the holders of select license types to submit compliance filings by a fixed calendar date reflecting the previous period's activity.

Reports must be submitted using ABCA's online filing system.

Filing deadlines vary by license type:

Annual Statement  |  Wine Pubs, Full Service Grocery Stores (Class B), 25 Percent Grocery Stores (Class A), and 25 Percent Retailers (Class B)

• Due January 15 for Wine Pubs | January 1 - December 31
• Due March 3 for Grocery Stores (A, B) and Retailers (B) | January 1 - December 31

Semiannual Statement  |  Caterers and Third-Party Alcohol Deliveries 

• Due: January 30 | For: July 1 - December 31
• Due: July 30 | For: January 1 - June 30

Quarterly Statement  |  Hotels, Restaurants and Brew Pubs

• Due: April 30 | For: Q1 January 1-March 31
• Due: July 30 | For: Q2 April 1-June 30
• Due: October 30 | For: Q3 July 1-September 30 
• Due: January 30 | For: Q4 October 1-December 31

Please email the Compliance Division for assistance.