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Get a Retail License
Retail licenses allow for the serving and sale of wine, beer and mixed beverages at restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, grocery stores and other establishments. On average, application processing takes up to 60 days.
To apply or learn more about specific licenses, use the following links.
Retail Licenses
Annual Events
Annual Mixed Beverage
Bed and Breakfast
Commercial Lifestyle Center
Confectionery
Convenience Grocery Store
Gourmet Brewing Shop
Limited Mixed Beverage Restaurant
Marketplace
Mixed Beverage Carrier
Mixed Beverage Casino
Mixed Beverage Caterer
Mixed Beverage Caterer and Mixed Beverage Restaurant
Mixed Beverage Limited Caterer
Wine and Beer Club License
Mixed Beverage Restaurant
Mixed Beverage Restaurant at Casino
Mixed Beverage Restaurant at Point of Entry
Motor Car Sporting Event Facility
Museum
Retail Off-Premises Wine and Beer
Retail On- and Off-Premises Wine and Beer
Third-Party Delivery
Annual Mixed Beverage
Bed and Breakfast
Commercial Lifestyle Center
Confectionery
Convenience Grocery Store
Gourmet Brewing Shop
Limited Mixed Beverage Restaurant
Marketplace
Mixed Beverage Carrier
Mixed Beverage Casino
Mixed Beverage Caterer
Mixed Beverage Caterer and Mixed Beverage Restaurant
Mixed Beverage Limited Caterer
Wine and Beer Club License
Mixed Beverage Restaurant
Mixed Beverage Restaurant at Casino
Mixed Beverage Restaurant at Point of Entry
Motor Car Sporting Event Facility
Museum
Retail Off-Premises Wine and Beer
Retail On- and Off-Premises Wine and Beer
Third-Party Delivery
Retail Resources
"Do Not Sell" Stickers
For additional or replacement stickers, please complete the "Do Not Sell" sticker request form. Thank you for working with us and utilizing these free education and prevention tools.
Alcohol Delivery FAQs
Have questions about alcohol delivery, both for your staff and delivery drivers?
See our Delivery Laws and Regulations page to ensure you are in compliance.
Detecting Fake IDs
There is no legal requirement that a customer show identification, but the best way to verify the customer's age is to request picture identification.
Read more about detecting fake IDs.
Read more about detecting fake IDs.
Contacting a Special Agent
Virginia ABC special agents are your primary resource for all questions related to operating a licensed establishment. Find your regional office.
Mixed Beverage Overview
In addition to the basic rules that apply to all Virginia ABC retail licenses, additional instructions apply to mixed beverage establishments. Read more.
Sign up for the Licensee e-newsletter to stay informed about selling and serving alcohol in Virginia.
Need Help?
Explore our list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). For additional licensing assistance, please contact your regional ABC office or email [email protected].
Bringing Personal Alcohol into Virginia?
Moving into Virginia? Returning from vacation? Learn more about bringing personal alcohol into the commonwealth.
