Permits & Product Compliance

Retail Permits:
This division reviews and processes all permit applications for retail activity (restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, etc.) The division also processes applications for Special One Time permits which are issued to tax-exempt non-profit or political organizations for fundraising events and Limited Special Occasion applications for individuals or groups hosting functions (wedding receptions, company parties, etc.)

• More about retail permits.
• Apply for a retail permit.
• More about special occasion/limited special function permits.
• Apply for a Special One-Time permit.
• Apply for a Limited Special Occasion permit.

Commercial Permits:
This division reviews and processes all permit applications for commercial activity involving malt beverage and wine products. All malt beverage and wine products sold in North Carolina are approved in this division.

• More about commercial permits.
• Apply for a commercial permit
• Apply for a commercial salesman/vendor representative permit. .
• Apply for a commercial transportation permit.
• More about product approval.
• Wine Special Orders.

Permittee Reports:

• Search for an ABC establishment by name
• Search for ABC establishments by county, permit types, date issued, etc
• other reports...
• ! Wholesaler Alert: Unregistered Beer/Wine Retail Permits

Permit applicants visiting the ABC Commission must arrive by 3:00PM to be seen by a permit specialist. If arriving after 3:00pm, you may leave your completed permit application packet with the receptionist and your temporary permit will be mailed or faxed to you.

For more information or questions regarding ABC permits, please contact us