License Definitions

RETURNING USERS AND CHECK STATUS

To learn more about specific banquet licenses, please use the following links. For step-by-step assistance in determining the license or permit that you need, see our Licensing Wizard.

Banquet
Banquet Mixed Beverage Special Event
Banquet Special Event
Banquet Tasting
Manufacturer's Beer and Wine Event
Manufacturer's Distilled Spirits Event
Mixed Beverage Club Event
Mixed Beverage Special Event

To learn more about specific industry licenses, please use the following links.

Beer Bottler
Beer Importer
Beer Wholesaler
Brewery
Brewery—Limited Brewery
Distillery
Distillery—Limited Distillery
Farm Winery
Fulfillment Warehouse
Gourmet Brewing Shop
Internet Retailer
Marketing Portal
Shipper
Wine Importer
Winery
Wine Wholesaler

To learn more about specific permits and apply, please use the following links.

Common Carrier
Continuance of Operation
Culinary
Grain Alcohol
Import Personal Alcohol Interstate
Industrial Alcohol
One-Time Sale
Out-of-Bond
Out-of-State Delivery
Sacramental Wine
Solicitor Salesman—Distilled Spirits
Solicitor Salesman—Wine and Beer
Solicitor Tasting
Still
Transportation (Commercial Carrier)
Trustee
Walking Tour / Sightseeing Carrier
Wine or Licensee Off-Site Storage

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 Community Health & Prevention, (804) 977-7440 or [email protected].