Virtually every retail or wholesale liquor permit holder in the country is required to file an Alcohol Dealer Registration with the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB).

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27 CFR § 31.114 requires that every alcohol beverage "dealer" apply for an Alcohol Dealer Registration with TTB. The application must be filed before engaging in business, and on or before July 1 of each year thereafter.  However, as long as no information provided on the initial application has changed since the previous registration form was filed, no additional registration is required.

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Who is a "dealer"?  27 CFR § 31.1 defines a "dealer" as “[a]ny person who sells, or offers for sale, any distilled spirits, wines, or beer.” This means that "dealers" include liquor stores, restaurants, bars, lodges, grocery stores, gas stations, carry-outs, hotels, event venues, casinos - and virtually anyone has a retail liquor permit.  The definition of "dealer" also encompasses alcohol beverage wholesalers and importers. 

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​27 CFR § 31.14 provides for harsh penalties for failure to apply for an Alcohol Dealer Registration, including fines up to $100,000 in a calendar year (for multiple violations), and even imprisonment up to 1 year, per 26 U.S. Code § 5687.  ​

We can handle the registration for you for a $99 fee, and will mail a copy of the filing to the mailing address you provide. All you need to do it complete the below information and enter payment once you click the "Submit" button.

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