After Licensure

Portal status information is found here. 
More information and user guides are available on the Portal Resources page.

 

Enforcement and Education
Once your license is approved, you will be assigned an Enforcement and Education Officer, who will be your primary point of contact. 

Your officer is there to answer questions and help you understand how to stay in compliance with state liquor laws and regulations. 

Helpful Links for new licensees: 

Contact Enforcement and Education Customer Service
Phone: 360-664-9878 
Email: EnfCustomerService@lcb.wa.gov

License Changes
Once licensed, you must report any changes to your licensed business and premises. You can find the applications here. 

  • Change in Governing People, Percentage Owned and Stock/Unit Ownership
    This application is required to add or remove more than 10% of stock, election of new officers, and for changes in members or managers.
  • Alteration Request to Licensed Premises
    This application is required to make physical alterations (changes) to your licensed premises, such as adding outside service. 
     

Training and Reporting

Mandatory Alcohol Server Training
Those who serve alcohol in a restaurant, lounge, or conduct tastings at a grocery store, must take this training. For more information, please click here 

Responsible Vendor Program
A voluntary, no-cost training program for spirits, beer and wine retail licensees and their employees. You can apply for the program here.

Tax and Fee Reporting
Businesses required to report taxes to LCB can access reporting tools and find detailed information on filing dates, record keeping, and reporting requirement in the following guides:

 

 

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Portal status information is found here.