Welcome to the South Carolina Department of Revenue Alcohol Beverage Licensing (ABL) website. Here you will find the answers to most of your questions. You can access information about all license types, find answers to frequently asked questions, and obtain other useful information. What you can access on this website:

General Information: Provides access to general information about ABL.

Forms: Provides access to current ABL forms.

License Types: Provides a description, fee, application and list of qualifications for a South Carolina Alcohol Beverage Licensing license/permit.

FAQs: Provides answers to frequently asked questions about beer, wine and liquor licensing. Updated 6/2010

Help: Provides information to frequently dialed numbers and taxpayer service centers.

• 2010 Legislative Summary (Affecting ABL Matters) 6/2010
• NOTICE: Beer Producers and Wholesalers Concerning Racks and Store Enhancers (3/3/2010)
• Retail Liquor Store Closings (12/1/2009)
• Notice of Drafting and Proposed ABL Regulation Concerning "Premises"
• SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act - Legislation (07/01/2008)

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS:

Richland County and all Out of State licenses are due for renewals before August 31, 2010.

Please renew by online or by mail before August 31st to be considered a timely renewal and to avoid a penalty fee.

Any questions, please call the ABL section at 803-898-5864.