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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration
 

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Starting Monday, November 18, ABCA's offices will be located at 899 N. Capitol Street, NE, Suite 4200.
To facilitate the move, ABCA's Reeves Center location will be closed to visitors on Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15.

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Apply or Renew an ABC Manager License

Overview

On-Premises Retailers, Off-Premises Retailers, and Manufacturers with an On-Site Sales and Consumption Endorsement are required by to have an ABC Manager on-duty and on premises to legally sell and serve alcohol when the license holder is not on duty and on-premises.  

Eligibility 

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.  

Board Orders and Settlement Agreement terms apply and may affect eligibility. 

To Apply 

Applicants must submit an ABC Manager Application with all required documents and payment.  Required documentation, fees, and submission options are specified on the application.  

Valid Period and Fees 

Permanent ABC Manager Licenses are valid for three (3) years from the date of issuance. Approved applicants are issued a physical license. 

Temporary licenses are valid for 30 or 90-days. 

See Fee and Renewal Schedule

Other 

Applicants must complete an ABC Board-approved alcohol awareness training program and include the certificate of completion with their application packet.  

Licenses are issued to and maintained by the person named on the license and not controlled by any venue even if paid for by a venue. 

Duplicate licenses must be requested in-person. A fee applies and a copy of the state-issued identification must be provided.  

Resources

Direct questions to [email protected].

For questions regarding the Certificate of Clean Hands, visit the Office of Tax and Revenue or email  [email protected].

Contact Email: 
Contact TTY: 
(746) 777-7776