Licensed Establishments Download
A file containing information about ABC retail licenses can be downloaded from this Web page. Information about this file and instructions for downloading it follow. There are approximately 16,000 records in this file. If you have any questions about a particular license, please contact ABC's License Records Management Division at (804) 213-4577 or e-mail lrmhlp@abc.virginia.gov
To download the ABC license address information as of May 1, 2008:
Click once on the file link below and a dialog box should appear. Designate where you want the file saved on your computer.
VaLicMay08.exe file size 4 MB ( Excel file in this download has same information as text file. )
Once the file is finished downloading, double click on the VaLic download file (from your file manager or "my computer"). Follow the screen prompts - you can specify a location for the unzipped files OR the files will be unzipped to C:\WINDOWS\TEMP by default.
The download file is an executable zip file, which includes:
Readme file with directions and file descriptions:
valicReadme.doc - use MS Word to open this file.
ASCII Delimited text file for Virginia ABC Licenses: The file listed below can be opened in programs such as Notepad, MS Excel, or imported into a database such as MS Access - just follow your screen prompts or click on help.
valic.txt - most recent list of all licensee information
The valic.txt file is a complete list of ABC retail licensees that includes the license number, trade name, license (company) name, and mailing address. This file also contains other information such as:
license status (active, pending, surrendered, etc.)
type of license privilege(s) (wine & beer on, beer off, mixed beverage, etc.)
establishment type (grocery store, restaurant, convenience, etc.)
geographic locations (city or county)
original license issue date
effective, renewal, and expiration dates