On-premises Class C covers spirits, beer and wine; Class D covers beer and wine.
Licenses of the same class and type expire on the same day regardless of issuance date. Licenses may be valid for up to three (3) years based on the relevant license cycle.
On-premises retailer applicants must be at least 21.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA); Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA Applications are subject to ABC Board approval.Official source
On-premises retailer applicants must be at least 21.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.Official source
Applicants must submit an Alcohol License Application.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageOn-premises Class C covers spirits, beer and wine; Class D covers beer and wine.
On-premises Retailer Class C: Permits the sale, service, and consumption of spirits, beer, and wine On-premises Retailer Class D: Permits the sale, service, and consumption of beer and wine onlyOfficial source
Off-premises Class A covers beer, wine and spirits; Class B grocery retailers cover beer and wine. The official schedule has different fees and renewal dates for each class.
A | Off-Premises Retailer (Liquor Store) | Permitted to sell and deliver beer, wine and spirits from either a store or on the Internet. B | Off-Premises Retailer (Grocery Store) | Permitted to sell and deliver beer and wine.Official source
Annual license fees in the class schedule: off-premises Class A liquor store $2,600; Class B grocery store $1,300; Class CR restaurant with capacity of 99 or fewer $1,000. Other capacities and classes have different fees.
A | Off-Premises Retailer (Liquor Store) | Permitted to sell and deliver beer, wine and spirits from either a store or on the Internet. | $2,600 B | Off-Premises Retailer (Grocery Store) | Permitted to sell and deliver beer and wine. | $1,300 CR-01 | Restaurant with 99 or fewer capacity. | Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. | $1,000Official source
Licenses of the same class and type expire on the same day regardless of issuance date. Licenses may be valid for up to three (3) years based on the relevant license cycle.
Licenses of the same class and type expire on the same day regardless of issuance date. Licenses may be valid for up to three (3) years based on the relevant license cycle.Official source
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Licenses of the same class and type expire on the same day regardless of issuance date. Licenses may be valid for up to three (3) years based on the relevant license cycle.
Licenses of the same class and type expire on the same day regardless of issuance date. Licenses may be valid for up to three (3) years based on the relevant license cycle.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA); Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA); Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA Applications are subject to ABC Board approval.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://abca.dc.gov/page/premise-retailer
On-Premise RetailerOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://abca.dc.gov/page/premise-retailer
Applicants must submit an Alcohol License Application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
On-premises retailer applicants must be at least 21.
On-premises retailer applicants must be at least 21.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licenses of the same class and type expire on the same day regardless of issuance date. Licenses may be valid for up to three (3) years based on the relevant license cycle.
Licenses of the same class and type expire on the same day regardless of issuance date. Licenses may be valid for up to three (3) years based on the relevant license cycle. Applies to: On-premises retailer licenses; consult the class-specific fee and renewal schedule.
Licenses of the same class and type expire on the same day regardless of issuance date. Licenses may be valid for up to three (3) years based on the relevant license cycle.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
On-premises Class C covers spirits, beer and wine; Class D covers beer and wine.
On-premises Class C covers spirits, beer and wine; Class D covers beer and wine.
On-premises Retailer Class C: Permits the sale, service, and consumption of spirits, beer, and wine On-premises Retailer Class D: Permits the sale, service, and consumption of beer and wine onlyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Off-premises Class A covers beer, wine and spirits; Class B grocery retailers cover beer and wine. The official schedule has different fees and renewal dates for each class.
Off-premises Class A covers beer, wine and spirits; Class B grocery retailers cover beer and wine. The official schedule has different fees and renewal dates for each class.
A | Off-Premises Retailer (Liquor Store) | Permitted to sell and deliver beer, wine and spirits from either a store or on the Internet. B | Off-Premises Retailer (Grocery Store) | Permitted to sell and deliver beer and wine.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Annual license fees in the class schedule: off-premises Class A liquor store $2,600; Class B grocery store $1,300; Class CR restaurant with capacity of 99 or fewer $1,000. Other capacities and classes have different fees.
Annual license fees in the class schedule: off-premises Class A liquor store $2,600; Class B grocery store $1,300; Class CR restaurant with capacity of 99 or fewer $1,000. Other capacities and classes have different fees.
A | Off-Premises Retailer (Liquor Store) | Permitted to sell and deliver beer, wine and spirits from either a store or on the Internet. | $2,600 B | Off-Premises Retailer (Grocery Store) | Permitted to sell and deliver beer and wine. | $1,300 CR-01 | Restaurant with 99 or fewer capacity. | Permitted to sell and serve beer, wine and spirits. | $1,000Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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