Welcome to Virginia ABC

The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is:

• a public safety agency with law enforcement responsibilities;
• a major source of revenue for the Commonwealth;
• an efficient retail business;
• a provider of educational and prevention programs; and
• an administrative hearing agency.

An integral part of our mission is to control the distribution of alcoholic beverages while providing excellent customer service.

Selling or serving alcohol in Virginia?
Sign up today for RSVP classes online and learn about Virginia alcohol laws.

Tracking community compliance?
View Underage Buyer inspections results and ABC Hearings decisions.

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