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Wine and Cider Industry Licenses

Apply for industry licenses using the Virginia ABC License Application (PDF).
These licenses relate to wine and its manufacture, wholesale and delivery, including licenses pertaining to farm wineries. View application guidelines. There is a nonrefundable $65 application fee for each license listed below.

Farm Winery—Class A

View more information. A delivery permit (in state) may be added at no additional cost.

Apply for this license (PDF).

COST
$190
 

Farm Winery—Class B

View more information. A delivery permit (in state) may be added at no additional cost.

Apply for this license (PDF).

COST
$3,725
 

Fruit Distiller

Apply for this license (PDF).

COST
$3,725
 

Internet Wine Retailer

Allows persons who own an establishment with adequate inventory, shelving and storage facilities, but is not a retail store open to the public, to take orders for wine via internet or telephone, and ship the wine directly to consumers.

Apply for this license (PDF).

COST
$150
 

Wine and Beer Shipper

Winery, farm winery, brewery, off-premises retail business. View more information.

Apply for this license (PDF).

COST
$95
 

Wine Importer

Apply for this license (PDF).

COST
$370
 

Wine Shipper

Winery, farm winery, off-premises retail business. View more information.

Apply for this license (PDF).

COST
$95
 

Wine Wholesaler

Apply for this license (PDF).

COST (per gallons annually)
≤ 30,000 gallons: $185
30,001–150,000 gallons: $930
150,001–300,000 gallons: $1,430
≥ 300,001 gallons: $1,860
 

Winery

Apply for this license (PDF).

COST (per gallons annually)
≤ 5,000 gallons: $189
≥ 5,001 gallons: $3,725
 

Winery, Retail Off-Premises

Prerequisite: Winery license. Apply for this license (PDF).

COST
$145
 
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For Assistance

Special agents in Virginia ABC's Compliance Unit offer leadership and guidance and serve as a reliable resource for the alcoholic beverage industry. Contact your compliance agent.

Out of State Delivery

Apply for out-of-state delivery and out-of-bond permits using the Virginia ABC License Application (PDF).
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