How to Get a Retail alcohol License in Idaho (2026)
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Wine endorsements distinguish wine by the bottle for take-away sales from wine by the drink for on-premises consumption; liquor-by-the-drink licensing is separate.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
How do I get this license?
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Idaho State Police, Alcohol Beverage Control
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Idaho State Police, Alcohol Beverage Control
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Idaho State Police, Alcohol Beverage Control
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Education
Idaho does not require formal alcohol-server training or certification at state level. Municipal training ordinances may apply.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Idaho does not require alcohol servers to have any formal server training or certification. Some municipalities require server training such as TIPS training. Check with your local city or county for any local ordinances requiring such training.
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Agency guidance
Wine endorsements distinguish wine by the bottle for take-away sales from wine by the drink for on-premises consumption; liquor-by-the-drink licensing is separate.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A wine by the bottle (wine to go) license costs $100 annually. A wine by the drink (wine for on-premises consumption) license costs $100. The fees for new liquor-by-the-drink licenses are determined by the population of the city they are issued for.Official source
Agency guidance
A wine license requires qualification for and simultaneous issuance of a beer license.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
To qualify for any wine license, you must first meet all the qualifications and be issued a beer license. Meeting the qualifications for and being issued a beer license is done simultaneously with a wine license.Official source
Agency guidance
ABC must complete a building inspection before issuing the license.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A building inspection must be completed before ABC can issue a license.Official source
Agency guidance
The first license year may be shorter than a full year; expiration dates are assigned by county under IDAPA 11.05.02.011.03.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The first license year may not be a full year. Refer to IDAPA 11.05.02.011.03 for information on license by county expiration dates.Official source
When do I renew, and is CE required?
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
What does it cost?
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Which official sources support this guide?
Official sources and verification (8)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Idaho State Police, Alcohol Beverage Control
Idaho State Police, Alcohol Beverage Control
Idaho State Police, Alcohol Beverage ControlOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://isp.idaho.gov/abc/faq/
Idaho State Police, Alcohol Beverage ControlOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Wine endorsements distinguish wine by the bottle for take-away sales from wine by the drink for on-premises consumption; liquor-by-the-drink licensing is separate.
Wine endorsements distinguish wine by the bottle for take-away sales from wine by the drink for on-premises consumption; liquor-by-the-drink licensing is separate.
A wine by the bottle (wine to go) license costs $100 annually. A wine by the drink (wine for on-premises consumption) license costs $100. The fees for new liquor-by-the-drink licenses are determined by the population of the city they are issued for.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A wine license requires qualification for and simultaneous issuance of a beer license.
A wine license requires qualification for and simultaneous issuance of a beer license.
To qualify for any wine license, you must first meet all the qualifications and be issued a beer license. Meeting the qualifications for and being issued a beer license is done simultaneously with a wine license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
ABC must complete a building inspection before issuing the license.
ABC must complete a building inspection before issuing the license.
A building inspection must be completed before ABC can issue a license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The first license year may be shorter than a full year; expiration dates are assigned by county under IDAPA 11.05.02.011.03.
The first license year may be shorter than a full year; expiration dates are assigned by county under IDAPA 11.05.02.011.03.
The first license year may not be a full year. Refer to IDAPA 11.05.02.011.03 for information on license by county expiration dates.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Idaho does not require formal alcohol-server training or certification at state level. Municipal training ordinances may apply.
Idaho does not require formal alcohol-server training or certification at state level. Municipal training ordinances may apply.
Idaho does not require alcohol servers to have any formal server training or certification. Some municipalities require server training such as TIPS training. Check with your local city or county for any local ordinances requiring such training.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://isp.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/ABC/Licensing/Liquor-License-Application.pdf
Liquor License ApplicationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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