Public Database - Reporting & Status
- Active Licenses
- Certificate of Approval Shipment Reports
- License Status Updates
- Monthly Beer & Wine Reports
- Permit Verification
- Price Posting
Find the status of your ABC license application
Our public database 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.
Beer
Home Brewing & Competition Information
Idaho Code § 23-501. WINE, BEER, MEAD, CIDER, AND OTHER FERMENTED BEVERAGES FOR PERSONAL USE.
(1) Any person shall have the privilege of manufacturing wine, beer, mead, cider, or other fermented beverages for the personal use of himself, family, and guests.
(2) The production of wine, beer, mead, cider, or other fermented beverages per household for family or personal use pursuant to this section may not exceed:
(a) Two hundred (200) gallons per calendar year if there are two (2) or more adults residing in the household; or
(b) One hundred (100) gallons per calendar year if there is one (1) adult residing in the household.
Idaho Code § 23-504. ALCOHOLIC NONBEVERAGES.
Any person may manufacture or sell patent and proprietary medicines, tinctures, food products, extracts, toilet articles and perfumes, and other like commodities, which are not generally classified or used as beverages, although they contain alcoholic liquor as one of their ingredients.
Idaho Code § 23-520. HOMEMADE BEER, WINE, MEAD, CIDER, AND OTHER FERMENTED BEVERAGES AT LICENSED PREMISES.
In addition to any other privilege granted to a licensee under this chapter, a licensee may conduct an organized judging, tasting, exhibition, contest, or competition of homemade beer, wine, mead, cider, or other fermented beverages produced pursuant to section 23-501, Idaho Code. Consumption at such events shall be limited solely to the participants in and designated judges of such events. Fermented beverages used for the purposes described in this section shall be served in portions not exceeding six (6) ounces and shall not be sold to, offered for sale to, or made available for consumption by the general public. (23-520, added 2022, ch. 136, sec. 2, p. 506.)
Forms:
Shipping beer directly to consumers
Distribution Rights Guidelines (August 2015)
Wine
Per Idaho Code § 23-1338, Idaho wineries must apply to attend offsite events. Completed applications should be e-mailed to ABC for approval.
Wine Direct Shipping Requirements
All wineries shipping wine directly to Idaho residents must first obtain the following permits:
- Wine tax permit from the Idaho State Tax Commission
- Seller’s permit from the Idaho State Tax Commission
- Form BWA – Beer & Wine Tax Permit from the Idaho State Tax Commission
Idaho Direct Shipper Report Form: Generic form for annual reporting requirements.
Wine Infographic for types of permits needed for offsite sales and service.
Beer & Wine Forms
- Affidavit of Release of License.pdf
- Application for Winery Sponsored Event.pdf
- Beer and Wine Application.pdf
- Cert of Approval License Application.pdf
- Certificate of Annual Production Form.pdf
- City Approval of Resort City Restaurant.pdf
- City County Approval Form for Wholesale Applications.pdf
- DS Instructions and CC Auth Form.pdf
- Direct Shipper BWA Application.pdf
- Direct Shipper Report.xlsx
- Distribution Rights Aug2015.pdf
- End of Event Report for Non Profit Permits.pdf
- Fingerprint Statement Form.pdf
- Keg Form.pdf
- Letter of Appointment.pdf
- Liquor License Application.pdf
- Non Profit Beer and Wine Permit Application with Instructions.pdf
- Priority Waiting List Application.pdf
- Supplemental Application 23 903 18 with Instructions.pdf
- Wholesale Application.pdf
- Wine Information.pdf
- You are a person or organization (often a nonprofit) hosting a short-term event, and
- Liquor, wine or beer will be sold or dispensed, and
- All proceeds, after reasonable expenses, will be donated to a benevolent, charitable, or public purpose.
- Sale or dispensing of liquor, wine or beer only
- Use of donated or purchased liquor, wine or beer
- Operation for up to three (3) consecutive days
- Collection of funds to support a qualifying charitable purpose
- Events lasting longer than three consecutive days
- Ongoing or recurring alcohol sales without additional permits
- Distribution of proceeds to private individuals
- Service to underage persons, intoxicated persons, or sales outside lawful hours
- Must be approved by ABC
- Event name, location, dates, and hours
- Names of event sponsors and wine donors
- Types and quantities of wine to be used
- Identification of a licensed retailer, if one will receive, store, or dispense the wine
- Description of the charitable, benevolent, or public purpose benefiting from the event
- A licensed alcohol retailer may receive, store, and dispense beer or wine on behalf of the permit holder.
- If a liquor permit is issued, the retailer must also hold a liquor-by-the-drink license.
- Retailers must follow all laws related to Title 23 including:
- Hours of sale
- Age verification
- Responsible service
- Gross proceeds from wine sales or dispensing
- Reasonable expenses deducted
- Net proceeds donated and to whom
- Have previously violated alcohol laws
- Have served alcohol to underage persons
- Have failed to submit required information for prior events
- This type of permit is event-specific and is not a liquor license.
- Apply early to allow time for review
- Applications must be approved by ABC before the event
- Individual permits for beer and wine are required for each event and location. There is no additional charge for liquor at this time.
- Partner with a licensed retailer when possible
- Keep clear financial records related to the event
- Ensure staff and volunteers understand alcohol service laws
- Submit all post-event documentation promptly at the conclusion of the event
- Check with the city or county in which the event is going to be held if any other permits are required
Guidance for Applicants
Liquor, Wine, Beer Permits for Benevolent, Charitable, or Public Purpose Events
(Idaho Code § 23-1336, 23-1007A, 23-509B)
Non-Profit Beer & Wine Permit Application
This permit is event-specific and is not a liquor license.
Who should apply?
You should apply for this permit if:
This Permit Allows
This Permit Does NOT Allow
Application Requirements
A $20 permit fee for beer and a $20 permit for wine is required for each event and location. There is no additional charge for liquor at this time.
Role of Licensed Retailers
Post-Event Reporting – ABC may require a report after the event showing:
Failure to submit requested reports may affect future permit eligibility.
Compliance – Permits may be denied or suspended if the applicant or its representatives:
Best Practices