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Alcoholic Beverage 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.

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Contacting a Special Agent

Virginia ABC special agents are your primary resource for all questions related to operating a licensed establishment. Read more.
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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.
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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.
 
Publication for ABC Licensees 

Licensee Guide

As a licensee, you are responsible for maintaining a safe, regulated business and shoulder many responsibilities which include preventing underage sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages. This publication was designed to support you in understanding the facts of alcohol education and prevention and Virginia ABC’s laws and regulations. Download the PDF or order printed copies using the Publication Order Form.

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ID Checking Guide

If you’re looking for the latest resource for verifying IDs from across the nation, consider using the same guide used by all Virginia ABC stores—the ID Checking Guide.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION

Whether you are a new licensee or a seasoned establishment professional, we cannot stress enough your important role in the community. The selling and serving of alcoholic beverages is a business that is subject to higher legal and social accountability than almost any other industry. As a licensee, you are responsible for maintaining a safe, regulated business and shoulder many responsibilities, including preventing underage sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Virginia ABC has a strict "zero tolerance" policy for underage consumption and looks to you to aggressively avoid these sales. Read more about avoiding underage sales.
 
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Need Help?

Special agents are the primary resource for questions related to operating a business with an ABC license. Contact a special agent via your regional ABC office. For step-by-step assistance in banquet licensing, see our Licensing Wizard.

Training

Virginia ABC offers free online training to help managers, sellers and servers to become more responsible and better understand ABC laws, rules and regulations. For more information, contact Education and Prevention, (804) 977-7440 or [email protected].

Place Orders Online

Place your orders online 24/7; view present and future discounting; and receive email notifications about your order status. Read more.

Licensee Search

Find retail and banquet licensees by license number and other criteria, online or via download.