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License Fee and Renewal Schedule

Licenses are generally issued for three-year periods with all establishments of the same type expiring on the same date, with a few exceptions. In order to remain active, a license would need to be renewed by the prescribed deadline. License fees–which vary depending on the type of establishment–are also due by the renewal deadline and may be paid for the entire licensing period or on an annual basis. Any late payment is subject to an additional fee of $50 per day, not to exceed the cost of the license. License fees may be paid by credit or debit card, check, certified check, money order, or cashier's check. Checks must be made payable to the DC Treasurer. License renewal deadlines are provided on the table below.

  • Annual license fees for all class C and D licenses, except the DC Arena and Soccer Stadium, are based on the capacity noted on the Certificate of Occupancy.
  • Caterer license fees are based on a caterer's annual gross revenue for the previous year.

*Due dates falling on weekends or District Government or federal holidays carryover to the next business day.

Class   Type Permitted Operations Fees License Expiration
A Manufacturer Permitted to manufacture and deliver spirits. $6,000 April 1, 2027
A Manufacturer Permitted to manufacture and deliver wine, cider or mead. $1,500 April 1, 2027
B Manufacturer Permitted to manufacture and deliver beer. $5,000 September 30, 2026
C Manufacturer Permitted to bake goods with up to 5% alcohol per volume that can be sold and delivered. $1,000 April 1, 2027
A Wholesaler Permitted to sell and deliver beer, wine and spirits to another District alcohol licensee or U.S. dealer. Permitted to sell beer and wine to a consumer.     $5,200 April 1, 2027
B Wholesaler Permitted to sell and deliver beer and wine to another District alcohol licensee, U.S. dealer or to a consumer.     $2,600 September 30, 2026
A Off-Premises Retailer (Liquor Store) Permitted to sell and deliver beer, wine and spirits from either a store or on the Internet. $2,600 April 1, 2027
B Off-Premises Retailer (Grocery Store) Permitted to sell and deliver beer and wine. $1,300 September 30, 2026
A Off-Premises Retailer (Grocery Store) Permitted to sell and deliver beer, wine and spirits from either a store or on the Internet. $2,600 April 1, 2027
IA Internet Retailer Permitted to sell beer, wine and spirits over the Internet only. $2,600 April 1, 2027
IB Internet Retailer Permitted to sell beer and wine over the Internet only. $1,300 September 30, 2026
CR-01 Restaurant with 99 or fewer capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,000 March 31, 2025
CR-02 Restaurant with 100-199 or fewer capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,300 March 31, 2025
CR-03 Restaurant with 200-499 capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,950 March 31, 2025
CR-04 Restaurant with 500 or more capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $2,600 March 31, 2025
DR-01 Restaurant with 99 or fewer capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $600 March 31, 2025
DR-02 Restaurant with 100-199 or fewer capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $780 March 31, 2025
DR-03 Restaurant with 200-499 capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $1,170 March 31, 2025
DR-04 Restaurant with 500 or more capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $1,560 March 31, 2025
CT-01 Tavern with 99 or fewer capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,300 September 30, 2025
CT-02 Tavern with 100-199 capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $2,080 September 30, 2025
CT-03 Tavern with 200 or more capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $3,120 September 30, 2025
DT-01 Tavern with 99 or fewer capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $1,000 September 30, 2025
DT-02 Tavern with 100-199 capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $1,300 September 30, 2025
DT-03 Tavern with 200 or more capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $1,950 September 30, 2025
CN-01 Nightclub with 99 or fewer capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,950 September 30, 2025
CN-02 Nightclub with 100-199 capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $2,600 September 30, 2025
CN-03 Nightclub with 200-499 capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $3,250 September 30, 2025
CN-04 Nightclub with 500-999 capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $4,550 September 30, 2025
CN-05 Nightclub with 1,000 or more capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $5,850 September 30, 2025
DN-01 Nightclub with 99 or fewer capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $1,300 September 30, 2025
DN-02 Nightclub with 100-199 capacity Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $1,625 September 30, 2025
DN-03 Nightclub with 200-499 capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $1,950 September 30, 2025
DN-04 Nightclub with 500-999 capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $2,600 September 30, 2025
DN-05 Nightclub with 1,000 or more capacity. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $4,550 September 30, 2025
CH-01 Hotel with 99 or fewer guest rooms. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $2,600 March 31, 2025
CH-02 Hotel with 100 or more guest rooms. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $5,200 March 31, 2025
DH-01 Hotel with 99 or fewer guest rooms. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $1,300 March 31, 2025
DH-02 Hotel with 100 or more guest rooms. Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $2,600 March 31, 2025
CB Bed & Breakfast Permitted to serve guests beer, wine and spirits as part of a room fee. $1,000 September 30, 2025
DB Bed & Breakfast Permitted to serve guests beer and wine as part of a room fee. $650 September 30, 2025
CX Club Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,950 March 31, 2025
DX Club Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $650 March 31, 2025
CX Multipurpose Facility Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,950 March 31, 2025
DX Multipurpose Facility Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $650 March 31, 2025
CX Common Carrier - Boat (single vessel) Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,950 March 31, 2025
DX Common Carrier - Boat (single vessel) Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $975 March 31, 2025
CX Common Carrier - Boat (3 or fewer vessels and dockside waiting areas) Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $3,250 March 31, 2025
DX Common Carrier - Boat (3 or fewer
vessels and dockside waiting areas)
Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $1,300 March 31, 2025
  For each additional vessel or
dockside waiting area.
 

CX is $1,950;
DX is $650.

March 31, 2025
CX Common Carrier - Train (single club or dining car) Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $650 March 31, 2025
DX Common Carrier - Train (single club or dining car) Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $325 March 31, 2025
CX Railroad Company (all dining or club cars) Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,950 March 31, 2025
DX Railroad Company (all dining or club cars) Permitted to sell and serve beer and wine. $650 March 31, 2025
Caterer Caterer with gross annual revenue of $0 - $25,000. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $500 March 31, 2025
Caterer Caterer with gross with gross annual revenue of $25,001 - $50,000. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $750 March 31, 2025
Caterer Caterer with gross with gross annual revenue of  $50,001 - $100,000. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,000 March 31, 2025
Caterer Caterer with gross with gross annual revenue of $100,001 - $200,000. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $1,500 March 31, 2025
Caterer Caterer with gross with gross annual revenue of $200,001 - $300,000. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $2,000 March 31, 2025
Caterer Caterer with gross with gross annual revenue of $300,001 - $400,000. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $3,000 March 31, 2025
Caterer Caterer with gross with gross annual revenue of $500,001 - $1,000,000. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $4,000 March 31, 2025
Caterer Caterer with gross annual revenue of $1,000,000 or more. Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. $5,000 March 31, 2025
- Pub Crawl   $500 annually for 3-year license. December 31, 2024
J Farmer's Market Permitted to have District alcohol manufacturers as vendors
that can sell beer, wine and spirits.
$300 Every year from the license issue date
K Farmer's Market Permitted to have District alcohol manufacturers as vendors that can sell beer and wine. $500 Every year from the license issue date
- ABC Manager Individual certified to manage one or more alcohol licensed establishments. $390 Every three years from the license issue date
- Solicitor Permitted to transport and take orders on behalf of a wholesaler or manufacturer that the solicitor represents. $325  June 30, 2026
- Third-Party Alcohol Delivery Permits local, same-day delivery of alcohol by companies on behalf of on-premises retailers and manufacturers. $200 Every three years from the license issue date
DL Commercial Lifestyle Center Permits patrons to purchase and consume beer and wine from licensed on-premises retailers within predefined boundaries of the commercial lifestyle center. $750 Every three years from the license issue date
CL Commercial Lifestyle Center Permits patrons to purchase and consume spirits, beer, and wine from licensed on-premises retailers within predefined boundaries of a commercial development. $1000 Every three years from the license issue date
F Temporary License Permits the sale and service of beer and wine at an event such as a wedding, banquet, picnic, bazaar, fair, or fundraiser for up to four consecutive days. $130/day  
G Temporary License Permits the sale and service of spirits, beer, and wine at an event such as a wedding, banquet, picnic, bazaar, fair, or fundraiser for up to four consecutive days. $300/day  

Endorsement and Permit Fees

Annual fees for endorsements and permits are as follows:

  • ABC Manager Endorsement: $390 each for up to five endorsements, $130 for additional endorsements)
  • Streatery: $100
  • Entertainment Endorsement: 20% of the base licensing fee (the fee is not prorated)
  • Summer Garden/Sidewalk Café: $75
  • Distillery Pub Endorsement: $5,000
  • Brew Pub Endorsement: $5,000
  • Wine Pub Endorsement: $5,000
  • Manufacturer’s On-Site Sales and Consumption Permit: $1,000
  • Carry-out and Delivery: $200
  • Wine and Beer Purchasing Permit: $35
  • Third-Party Alcohol Delivery: $100
  • Alcohol Certification Provider Permit: $100
  • Personal Importation Permit: $50
  • Tasting Permit: $130
  • Storage Facility Permit: $300
  • Off-Premise Storage: $25
  • Game of Skills: $200
  • Sports Wagering: $100
  • Personal Auction Permit: $30
  • Nonprofit Auction Permit: $30

An additional $50 inspection fee may be assessed if a permit is applied for after the original license is granted.

More on endorsements and permits.

Application Processing Fees

The following are one-time fees:

  • New license, excluding manager and solicitor license application: $75
  • Transfer of a license to a new owner: $250
  • Transfer of a license to a new location: $250
  • Stipulated license: $100
  • Change of officer, director, stockholder, or general or limited partner: $100
  • Corporate or trade name change: $50
  • Keg registration: $6 per keg registration book, which is valid for the registration of ten kegs
  • Duplicate license or replacement: $10