Ensuring all establishments selling or producing alcoholic beverages, including liquor, beer, and wine are properly licensed and conform to the law.
Our lobby is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed on government-observed holidays.
Recent changes were made to Idaho’s incorporated liquor license laws.
If your incorporated liquor license was issued on or before July 1, 2023, review Idaho Code § 23-903 (16), (17), (18), and (19) before submitting a transfer application to ABC.
If your incorporated liquor license was issued after July 1, 2023, refer to Idaho Code § 23-903 (15).
Note: ABC recommends consulting your legal representative for guidance before contacting ABC, as we will not provide guidance or legal advice on business transactions.
Alcohol Beverage Control
Rocky Gripton
Captain
700 S. Stratford Dr, #115
Meridian, ID 83642
ATTENTION: ILLEGAL GAMBLING BULLETIN 25-02
Please read the Bulletin from ABC Captain Gripton dated June 6th, 2025. Please reach out to ABC with additional questions at abc@isp.idaho.gov.
ATTENTION: DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SHIPPERS
Please read the Bulletin from ABC Captain Gripton dated May 27th, 2025. Please reach out to ABC with additional questions by email at abc@isp.idaho.gov.
Find the status of your ABC license application
ABC’s Public Reporting & Status site now includes a Status Dropdown that allows users to check a license or pending/issued application status.
- Enter your ABC License ID/Premises Number or DBA name/address (if you submitted a new application)
- Select the Status in the dropdown
- Select Search or use the Enter key
Information will be displayed below the Search Criteria Table if a license is pending or issued in a current license cycle.
Legislative Information
The following bills became effective July 1, 2024:
Combining Brewery and Brewers Pub definitions.
- Bill Language: The bulk of proposed changes appear with underlined text.
Resort City License updates.
- Bill Language: The bulk of proposed changes appear with underlined text.
Transferring of Liquor License updates.
- Bill Language: The bulk of proposed changes appear with underlined text.
ABC’s ZBR review for 11.05.01 was scheduled for the 2023 legislative session but was moved to the 2024 session to account for potential changes in the statute. This move allowed ABC to focus exclusively on navigating this new law and assisting license holders.
11.05.01 – RULES GOVERNING ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL
Docket No. 11-0501-2403 (ZBR Chapter Rewrite)
Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules – Zero-Based Regulation (ZBR) Negotiated Rulemaking
In compliance with Sections 67-5220(1) and 67-5220(2), Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that this agency intends to promulgate rules and desires public comment and input prior to initiating formal rulemaking procedures.
Idaho Administrative Bulletin 11.6.2024
IDAPA 11.05.01 – Currently posted rules governing Alcohol Beverage Control
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Latest News & Information
ABC BULLETIN 25.01 – Direct-to-Consumer Shipments
Attention suppliers and consumers: The Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) is continuing its enforcement efforts regarding regulations on direct shipments of alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol Beverage Seller/Server Free Training!
Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control and Boise Police Department are here to offer Free Training! Topics On and Off-Premises Service Prevention of Over-Service Alcohol
Attention Mobile Bar and Wedding Venue Owners!
Have questions and need answers and are unable to attend the training session in person? Below is a QR Code that will link you to
New Idaho Driver’s License Card Design
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) began issuing new versions of driving licenses and identification credentials, which incorporated changes to the graphics, materials, and security features. ISP has heard of instances where bars rejected patrons with the new license, but they are official documents of the State of Idaho.
REAL ID, commonly called the Star Card, is optional in Idaho and does not impact the validity of the credentialing. Compliant cards have a star emblem in the upper right corner, while non-compliant cards have a banner stating, “NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR REAL ID OFFICIAL PURPOSES.”
Fingerprint Fee
An applicant’s fingerprint-based background check fee is $33.25 – based on the FBI fee schedule. Cards received with the wrong amount will be returned, and the license application process will be delayed.