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Alcohol Beverage Control 
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Ensuring all establishments selling or producing alcoholic beverages, including liquor, beer, and wine are properly licensed and conform to the law.
Contact Alcohol Beverage Control
700 S. Stratford Drive Ste 115
Meridian, ID 83642
Ph: 208.884.7060
Fax: 208.884.7096
Quick Links
Idaho Code
Title 23 – Alcoholic Beverages
IDAPA 11 Title 05 Chapter 01 Administrative Rules Governing Alcohol Beverage Control
Title 63 – Cigarette & Tobacco Taxes
For your convenience, our lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Exciting Renewal News for LIQUOR AND DIRECT SHIPPER Licensees beginning 1/1/2021!!
Guidelines for Alcohol Delivery
Example of Sealed Alcohol
ATTENTION Wineries, Breweries, Wholesalers and Distributors: It is important that you seek county/city approval before beginning the application process with ABC. Please see attached form for guidance.
Letters from ABC Bureau Chief, Captain Brad Doty
Please Be Aware: Unauthorized Gambling Devices in Licensed Establishments
Legal Update for Dessert Wines June 2019
New Renewal Process January 2019
Shipping beer directly to consumers
ABC Active License and Permit Verification View, print and export current alcohol beverage licenses and permits.
State Issued Identification Cards Information on the new State of Idaho Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards. [Aug 2018]
Notice to Liquor License Applicants Please read if you considering obtaining a liquor license in the State of Idaho. [posted July 2007]
License Expiration Dates Chart of alcohol beverage license expiration date by county.
Price Posting & ABC Reporting ABC Reporting Site for Price Posting, Monthly Beer & Wine Reports and Certificate of Approval Shipment Reports. If you experience any problems with the price posting program, please contact ABC at abc@isp.idaho.gov
Fingerprint Fee
January 1, 2019: The fee for applicant fingerprint based background check is $33.25 based on the fee schedule from the FBI. Cards sent with the wrong amount will result in a return of the cards and license application and will delay processing. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Noncriminal Justice Applicant Privacy Statement
Administrative Violation Penalty Schedule list of the common alcohol beverage violations and penalties associated.
