Retail Liquor Licenses and Endorsement Description and Fees Information

RCW 66.24.550; WAC 314.02.110; 314.03.040

Allows a business that is primarily engaged in the retail sale of gifts or flowers to deliver beer and wine in bottles or original packages to persons other than the person placing the order.

• Beer/Wine Gift Delivery licensees may hold no other class of liquor license.
• Beer and wine must be sold in conjunction with gifts or flowers.

RCW 66.24.371; WAC 314.02.105; 314.03.020 

To sell beer and wine in bottles, cans, and original containers for off-premises consumption. 

• A minimum $3,000 wholesale inventory of beer and/or wine must be maintained. 
• May sell beer and/or wine through the internet.
• Under certain conditions, may offer samples for sales promotions.
• The LCB may designate this license as “restricted” based on recommendations by the local government authority. A restricted designation prohibits the sale of fortified wine or strong beer.

Add-on Endorsements:  Beer/Wine Specialty Shop Growlers; Beer/Wine Specialty Shop Keg Sales; Beer/Wine Specialty Shop Wine Retailer Reseller; Takeout/Delivery - Growlers

RCW 66.24.035; 66.24.354; 66.24.371; 66.24.630; 66.24.632; WAC 314.02.092, Fact Sheet E2SHB1351 

To sell beer and wine in bottles, cans, and original containers for off-premises consumption. May also sell spirits in original containers to customers (for off-premises consumption), permit holders, and on-premises liquor retailers for resale their licensed premises.

• Premises must be at least 10,000 square feet of fully enclosed retail space within a single structure, including storerooms and other interior auxiliary areas. 
• A minimum of $3,000 of wholesale inventory of beer and/or wine must be maintained. 
• May sell spirits, beer and wine via the internet.
• Under certain conditions, may offer samples for sales promotions.
• The LCB may designate this license as “restricted” based on recommendations by the local government authority. A restricted designation prohibits the sale of fortified wine or strong beer.

A federal permit is required for each location a spirits retailer intends to sell to another retailer. Apply for this permit online with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) at https://www.ttbonline.gov/permitsonline/. 

Add-On Endorsements: Beer/Wine Specialty Shop Growlers; Beer/Wine Specialty Shop Keg Sales; Beer/Wine Specialty Shop Wine Retailer Reseller; Limited Spirits Sampling; Takeout/Delivery - Growlers

RCW 66.24.650; WAC 314.02.082

To sell beer and wine by the individual drink for on-premises consumption in conjunction with motion pictures or other primarily non-participatory entertainment.

• Includes only theaters with a maximum of four screens/rooms.

Add-on Endorsement:  Retailer Receiving Direct Shipments

RCW 66.24.360; 66.24.363; 66.28.360; WAC314.02.100; 314.02.102; 314.03.020

To sell beer and wine for off-premises consumption in bottles, cans, and original containers.                 

• Must maintain a minimum of $3,000 inventory of food products for human consumption (not to include soft drinks, beer, or wine).
• May sell beer in kegs or other containers (at least 4 gallons but less than 5 1/2 gallons).
• May sell beer and wine via the internet.
• The LCB may designate this license as “restricted” based on recommendations by the local government authority. A restricted designation prohibits the sale of fortified wine or strong beer.

Add-on Endorsements:  Grocery Store Wine Retailer Reseller; Alcohol in Candy; International Exporter; Grocery Store Beer and Wine Tasting; Grocery Store Growlers; Takeout/Delivery - Growlers

RCW 66.24.035; 66.24.354; 66.24.360; 66.24.630; 66.24.632; WAC 314.02.092; Fact Sheet E2SHB 1351

To sell beer and wine in bottles, cans, and original containers for off-premises consumption. May also sell spirits in original containers to customers (for off-premises consumption), permit holders, and on-premises liquor retailers for resale their licensed premises.

• Premises must be at least 10,000 square feet of fully enclosed retail space within a single structure, including storerooms and other interior auxiliary areas. 
• Must maintain a minimum of $3,000 inventory of food products for human consumption (not to include soft drinks, beer, or wine).
• May sell beer in kegs or other containers (at least 4 gallons but less than 5 1/2 gallons).
• May sell beer and wine via the internet.
• The LCB may designate this license as “restricted” based on recommendations by the local government authority. A restricted designation prohibits the sale of fortified wine or strong beer.

A federal permit is required for each location a spirits retailer intends to sell to another retailer. Apply for this permit online with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) at https://www.ttbonline.gov/permitsonline/. 

Add-on Endorsements:  Grocery Store Wine Retailer Reseller; Alcohol in Candy (must have a Snack Bar/Grocery Store license combination); International Exporter; Grocery Store Beer and Wine Tasting; Grocery Store Growlers; Limited Spirits Sampling, Takeout/Delivery - Growlers

RCW 66.24.590; 66.28.360; WAC 314.02.041; 314.02.0411; 314.02.0412; 314.02.0413; 314.02.0414; 314.02.0415; 314.02.080 

Issued to hotels with at least 20 rooms for overnight accommodations.

• Allows the sale of spirits, beer, and wine through room service. 
• Allows the sale of spirits, beer, and wine by the individual glass to overnight guests for on-premises consumption. 
• Allows the sale of spirits, beer, mead, and wine in original containers for off-premises consumption at retail sales locations within the hotel. 
• Allows the sale of tap beer, mead, and wine.
• Allows the hotel to place a complimentary bottle of liquor in guest rooms at check-in.
• Catering is included in this license. 

Add-On Endorsements: Retailer Receiving Direct Shipments; Takeout/Delivery - Factory Sealed Containers

• Beer: $200
• Wine: $200
• Beer and Wine: $400

RCW 66.24.690; WAC 314.02.112 

To sell liquor by the individual serving for on-premises consumption at a catered event location. 

• All employees that sell or serve alcohol must hold MAST permits.
• The location must be owned, leased, or operated by the caterer, or the sponsor of the event for which liquor catering services are being provided. 
• If the catered event is open to the public, the event must be sponsored by a society or organization as defined in RCW 66.24.375. 
• Prohibited from catering events at liquor-licensed premises. 
• Required to have a commissary kitchen license, a food service business permit or equivalent permit/license issued by the county or city health department. 
• Required to send a list of scheduled liquor-catered events to their regional enforcement office on the first of each month.
• Must have the ability to provide and prepare minimum food services at the licensed kitchen premises. 
• Must have the necessary kitchen equipment to prepare the minimum food service. 

Add-On Endorsements: Retailer Receiving Direct Shipments; Takeout/Delivery - Factory Sealed Containers

RCW 66.24.690; WAC 314.02.112 

To sell liquor by the individual serving for on-premises consumption at a catered event location. 

• All employees that sell or serve alcohol must hold MAST permits.
• The location must be owned, leased, or operated by the caterer, or the sponsor of the event for which liquor catering services are being provided. 
• If the catered event is open to the public, the event must be sponsored by a society or organization as defined in RCW 66.24.375. 
• Prohibited from catering events at liquor-licensed premises. 
• Required to have a commissary kitchen license, a food service business permit or equivalent permit/license issued by the county or city health department. 
• Required to send a list of scheduled liquor-catered events to their regional enforcement office on the first of each month.
• Must have the ability to prepare and serve at least four complete meals at the licensed kitchen premises. 
• Must have kitchen capacity and necessary equipment to prepare and cook complete meals. 

Add-On Endorsements: Retailer Receiving Direct Shipments; Takeout/Delivery - Factory Sealed Containers

RCW 66.24.540; WAC 314.02.075; 314.02.080 

A retail license issued to motels allowing the sale of spirits, beer, and wine from honor bars within 50% of guest rooms. 

• Each honor bar must also have snack food. 
• Allows the service of spirits, beer, and wine by the individual glass without charge to overnight guests for on-premises consumption.

Endorsements: Retailer Receiving Direct Shipments

RCW 66.04.010(28); 66.24.600; WAC 314.02.010(8); 314.02.036; 314.02.037; 314.02.038; 314.02.039 

To sell spirits, beer, and wine for on-premises consumption. 

• Must provide entertainment and have as its primary source of revenue, the sale of alcohol, a cover charge, or both.
• Primary business hours must be between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. 
• Local governments may petition the LCB to request further restrictions be imposed on the license in the interest of public safety.

Endorsements: Retailer Receiving Direct Shipments

RCW 66.24.495; WAC 314.02.090 

Allows a nonprofit arts organization that sponsors and presents artistic or cultural performances to sell spirits, beer, and wine by the individual serving to patrons for consumption on the premises. 

• Not applied for through Business Licensing Services. Please apply through LCB online Portal (to begin the process. 

Add-On Endorsements: Retailer Receiving Direct Shipments; Takeout/Delivery - Factory Sealed Containers

RCW 66.24.452; WAC 314.40 

Allows a non-profit, private club to sell beer and wine by the individual glass to members, visitors, and guests for on-premises consumption. 

Add-on Endorsements:  Non-Club Event; Off-Premises Sale Wine; Retailer Receiving Direct Shipments

RCW 66.24.450; WAC314.40

Allows a non-profit, private club to sell spirits, beer, and wine by the individual glass to members, visitors and guests for on-premises consumption.

Add-on Endorsements:  Non-Club Event; Off-Premises Sale Wine; Retailer Receiving Direct Shipments

• Beer: $200 
• Wine: $200 
• Beer and Wine: $400 

RCW 66.24.320; 66.28.360; WAC 314.02.25; 314.02.045; 314.02.055 

To sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption along with food sales, either on tap or in opened bottles or cans. 

• The restaurant must provide minimum food service such as sandwiches, salad, soup, pizza, hamburgers, or fries. 

Add-on Endorsements:  Catering; Off Premises; Takeout/Delivery - Factory Sealed Containers; Takeout/Delivery - Premixed Cocktails/Wine To-Go; Takeout/Delivery - Growlers

• Less than 50% dedicated dining area: $2,000
• 50% or more dedicated dining area: $1,600 
• Service bar only: $1,000

RCW 66.24.400; 66.24.410; 66.24.420; 66.28.360; WAC 314.02.015; 314.02.020; 314.02.025; 314.02.030; 314.02.033; 314.02.035; Board Interim Policy BIP-01-2018 

To sell spirits, beer, and wine by the individual glass for on-premises consumption.   

• Issued only to restaurants that meet specific food service, kitchen equipment, and floor space requirements. 

Add-on Endorsements:  Catering, Kegs to Go; Off-Premises Sale Wine, Soju; Takeout/Delivery - Factory Sealed Containers; Takeout/Delivery - Premixed Cocktails/Wine To-Go; Takeout/Delivery - Growlers

• Less than 50% dedicated dining area: $2,000
• 50% or more dedicated dining area : $1,600

RCW 66.24.425; 66.28.360; WAC 314.02.042 

To sell spirits, beer, and wine by the individual glass for on-premises consumption. 

• Issued only to restaurants that meet specific food service, kitchen equipment, and floor space requirements. 

Add-on Endorsements:  Off-Premises Sale of Wine, Non-Club Event, Soju. 

Fee is per duplicate license:

• Airport terminal: 25% of annual license fee
• Civic/Convention center: $10
• Privately owned facility open to the public: $20

RCW 66.24.420(1); WAC 314.02.020(4) 

Allows a Spirits, Beer and Wine Restaurant licensee to sell liquor from additional sites.  These sites must be located on the same property and be owned by the same licensee. 

RCW 66.24.680; WAC 314.02.114

To sell spirits by the individual glass, beer and wine for on-premises consumption. 

• Issued only to nonprofit organizations whose primary service is providing recreational and social activities for seniors on the licensed premises (senior center). 
• All employees that sell or serve alcohol must hold MAST permits.
• Limited food service such as appetizers, sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, hamburgers or fry orders must be offered.

RCW 66.24.350; WAC 314.02.065

To sell beer by the opened bottle or can (no taps permitted) for on-premises consumption only.  

• The sale of beer cannot be the principal business conducted. 
• Snack food such as peanuts, popcorn and chips must be available, and designated seating (a distinct area of the premises where alcohol may be sold, served or consumed) must be provided. 

Add-on Endorsements:  Alcohol in Candy (must have combination Snack Bar/Grocery Store License); Takeout/Delivery - Factory Sealed Containers

RCW 66.24.655; WAC 314.02.087 

To sell spirits, beer, and wine by the individual drink for on-premises consumption along with motion pictures or other primarily non-participatory entertainment. 

• Issued only to theaters that have a maximum of 120 seats per screen/room, provide tabletop accommodations for in-theater dining, and meet the food service requirements for complete meals under WAC 314-02-035. 

Add-on Endorsements:  Retailer Receiving Direct Shipments 

RCW 66.24.630; WAC 314.02.106; 314.02.107; 314.03.030

Allows the licensee to sell spirits in original containers to consumers for off-premises consumption, permit holders, and to on-premises liquor retailers for resale at their licensed premises. 

• Premises must be at least 10,000 square feet of fully enclosed retail space within a single structure; including storerooms and other interior auxiliary areas. 

A federal permit is required for each location a spirits retailer intends to sell to another retailer. Apply for this permit online with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) at https://www.ttbonline.gov/permitsonline/.

Add-on Endorsement:  Limited Spirits Sampling 

RCW 66.24.570; WAC314.02.056; 314.02.057; 314.02.058; 314.02.059

To sell spirits, beer, and wine in publicly or privately owned arenas, coliseums, stadiums, or other facilities where sporting (professional or amateur), entertainment, or special events are presented for the price of admission.

Add-on Endorsements:  Catering; Off-Premises Sale Private Label Wine 

• Beer: $200
• Wine: $200 
• Beer and Wine: $400

RCW 66.24.330; 66.28.360; WAC 314.02.070 

To sell beer and/or wine for on-premises consumption, either on tap or in opened bottles or cans. 

• People under 21 years old are not allowed on the premises at any time. 

Add-on Endorsement: Catering; Off-Premises; Takeout/Delivery - Factory Sealed Containers; Takeout/Delivery - Growlers

RCW 66.24.610; WAC 314.02.043; 314.02.044 

A retail license issued to a VIP airport lounge operator allowing them to sell or otherwise provide spirits, beer, and wine for on-premises consumption. 

• A VIP airport lounge is an establishment inside an international airport located beyond security checkpoints that provides a space to sit, relax, read, work, and consume beverages. 

Endorsements are additions to a liquor license. They change the normal circumstances under which alcohol may be sold and served. Each type of endorsement is subject to specific regulations and conditions. 

Endorsements are only valid in conjunction with liquor licenses. 

RCW 66.24.360(11) 

Allows a Grocery Store with a Snack Bar license to sell confections containing more than 1% but not more than 10% alcohol by weight to people at least 21 years old. 

RCW 66.24.371(3); 66.28.360; WAC 314.02.105(7) 

Allows a Beer/Wine Specialty Shop with beer and wine sales of more than 50% of the licensee’s gross sales or who maintains an alcohol inventory of more than $15,000, to sell tap beer, mead, and cider to a buyer who provides their own sanitary container (any size) or is provided one by the licensee or manufacturer. 

RCW 66.24.371(1); 66.28.210; WAC 314.02.105(6) 

Allows a Beer/Wine Specialty Shop to sell for off-premises consumption, beer in kegs or other containers that are capable of holding four or more gallons of beer. 

RCW 66.24.179; WAC 314.02.103 

Allows a Beer/Wine Specialty Shop to sell wine to on-premises liquor retailers, for resale at their licensed premises.

RCW 66.24.320(2); 66.24.330(3); 66.24.420(6); 66.24.570(4); WAC 314.02.060; 314.02.061; Fact Sheet SHB1902

Allows a Beer/Wine Restaurant, Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurant, Tavern, and a Sports Entertainment Facility to sell and serve liquor at event locations on a specified date and at a place not currently licensed. 

RCW 66.24.320(2)(d); 66.24.330(3)(d); 66.24.420(6)(d); WAC 314.02.061 

Allows a Beer/Wine Restaurant, Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurant, and a Tavern to store liquor on other premises operated by the licensee as long as the other premises are owned or controlled by a leasehold interest by that licensee. 

RCW 66.24.363; WAC 314.02.102 

Allows a Grocery Store to have beer and wine tastings at their licensed premises.

RCW 66.24.360(6)(a); 66.28.360; WAC 314.02.100(8) 

Allows a Grocery Store with beer and wine sales of more than 50% of the licensees’ total sales, or who maintains an alcohol inventory of no less than $15,000, to sell tap beer, mead, and cider.

RCW 66.24.360(2),(5); WAC 314.02.103 

Allows a Grocery Store to sell wine to on-premises liquor retailers, for resale at their licensed premises.

RCW 66.24.670; WAC 314.02.106(5) 

Allows a Spirits Retailer that is enrolled in the Responsible Vendor Program to provide limited spirit sampling in an enclosed area within the licensed premises. 

RCW 66.24.360(10); WAC 314.02.100(6) 

Allows a Grocery Store licensee to internationally export beer and wine. Beer and wine must be bought from a licensed Washington distributor and exported out of the United States. 

RCW 66.24.425(3); 66.24.450(3); WAC 314.02.042(3); 314.40.095; 314.40.005 

Allows a Spirits/Beer/Wine Private Club and a Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurant (Not Open to the General Public) to use club liquor for non-club, member-sponsored events. Attendance is by invitation only.

RCW 66.24.354; 66.28.360; WAC 314.02.045(1)(c); 314.02.070(1)(c)

Allows a Beer/Wine Restaurant and a Tavern to sell beer, wine and/or cider for off-premises consumption.

RCW 66.24.570(5) 

Allows a Sports Entertainment Facility to sell privately labeled wine by the unopened bottle for off-premises consumption. 

RCW 66.24.400(2); 66.24.450(4); 66.24.452(4); WAC 314.02.015(1)(e); 314.40.095(2) 

Allows a Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurant, a Spirits/Beer/Wine Private Club, or a Beer/Wine Private Club to sell wine by the unopened bottle for off-premises consumption. 

RCW 66.04.010(51); 66.24.400(5) 

Allows a Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurant to serve soju for on-premises consumption by the bottle to tables of two or more customers who are at least 21 years old. 

RCW 66.24.400(4); WAC 314.02.015(1)(f) 

Allows a Spirits, Beer and Wine Restaurant licensee to sell tap beer for off-premises consumption in kegs or other containers that are capable of holding four or more gallons. Tap beer, mead and/or cider may also be sold to a buyer who provides their own sanitary container or is provided one by the licensee. 

WAC 314-03-500 

Allows a Beer/Wine Restaurant, Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurant, or Beer/Wine Tavern to sell manufacturer sealed alcohol products at retail via delivery. Expires on July 1, 2025. 

WAC 314-03-505 

Allows a Beer/Wine Restaurant or Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurant to sell wine by the glass or premixed wine drinks by the glass via delivery. Allows a licensed Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurant to sell premixed cocktails via delivery. Expires on July 1, 2025. 

WAC 314-03-510 

Allows a licensed Beer/Wine Restaurant, Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurant, Beer/Wine Tavern, Beer/Wine Grocery Store, Beer/Wine Specialty Shop or Hotel to sell growlers via delivery. 

• Expires on July 1, 2025. 

Allows a licensed Washington retailer to receive direct shipments of wine, beer, or spirits from a domestic (in-state), or U.S. (out-of-state) winery, brewery, microbrewery or distillery holding a Certificate of Approval (COA) to ship product of its own production to Washington retailers.