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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.
Fee(s)
$460
References
COV 4.1-206.1(7)—Manufacturer licenses
COV 4.1-231.1 A(1)(e)—Fees on state licenses
Apply for This License
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.
The information on this page does not in any way replace or supersede what is listed in Title 4.1 of the Code of Virginia or Title 3 of the Administrative Code of Virginia. It is the responsibility of every individual or business applying for a license or permit to review, in detail, the applicable sections of the code.
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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 Community Health & Prevention, (804) 977-7440 or [email protected].
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Wine Importer
