A wine importer license authorizes the licensee to sell and deliver or ship wine in closed containers to licensed wholesalers within the Commonwealth and to persons outside the Commonwealth for resale outside the Commonwealth.
$460
COV 4.1-206.1(7)—Manufacturer licenses
COV 4.1-231.1 A(1)(e)—Fees on state licenses
Completing the application may take 15–30 minutes. Average ABC processing time is 60–90 days.
To begin, view the list of industry required documents (PDF) needed to complete the application.
To apply online, click here. To apply via paper application (PDF), click here.
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 education@virginiaabc.com.
Wine Importer