What's New
South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act
Frequently Asked Questions
What licenses or permits does this apply to?
The SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act form is required for all Alcohol licenses or permits.
When did the new law take effect?
July 1st, 2008
What is the new law?
This act may be cited as the "South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act" verifies applicant lawful presence in the United States. Act 280, HB4400.
How does it effect my application?
All applicants that apply as a sole proprietor for an Alcohol Beverage License, of any type or duration, must complete the Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States. All principals of a corporation must complete the Verification of Lawful Background for Applicant's Principal.
What documentation will I need?
Immigration Documents – including your Alien Registration Numbers, and copy of your driver's license.
What if I don't complete the form?
Your Alcohol license or permit will be denied.
What forms do I need?
If you are a Corporate Entity (Corporation, LLC, LLP or a Partnership) the entity is required to complete form ABL-920 Verification of Lawful Background For Applicant's Principal. All principals of any corporate entity must complete the ABL 920 form in its entirety. Be sure it is notarized.
If you are a sole proprietorship complete form ABL-577, Verification of Lawful Presence In the United States. Be sure to have this form completed in its entirety and that the form is notarized.
If you check box two, you are required to present appropriate identification such as a copy of your driver's license, Alien Registration number and copies of immigration documents.
Where can I get these forms?
Forms can be obtained from our website: www.sctax.org or at the District Office(s) or Fax on Demand
The South Carolina Department of Revenue maintains a Fax-on-Demand automated form and document retrieval system by which you may call in using either a fax phone or a regular touch tone phone to order single copy of the form. The form can be sent to you almost immediately if you are calling the Fax-on-Demand service from the same phone you use to receive a fax. If the forms must be faxed to a different number, the form will be sent between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. when the system has the least usage. Fax Telephone Number: (803) 898-5320 (in Columbia, South Carolina)
ABL-920 Verification of Lawful Background For Applicant's Principal…………Order Number 5519
ABL-577 Verification of Lawful Presence In the United States…………………...Order Number 5520
Do I submit a new ABL-920 or ABL-577 each time I apply for a new license?
Yes
When does the ABL-920 or the ABL-577 forms expire?
They don't – please also note that by the terms of each form that the person signing the form, the Affiant, must notify the Department of any changes to their immigration or non-citizen status throughout the period of licensure.
What is an A-number?
An "A-number" is an Alien Registration Number.
Where do I get an A-number from?
An A-number is generated from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services – a government agency within the Department of Homeland Security.
