- This page, Apply for an Alcoholic Beverages Express Transportation Permit, is offered by
- Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
Apply for an Alcoholic Beverages Express Transportation Permit
The Details
What you need
To apply for an Express Transportation permit pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, § 22 you will need electronic copies of the documents listed below.
Required Documents for ALL new Express Transportation permits:
- Business Structure Documents: Articles of Organization, Partnership Agreement, Bankruptcy Documents, Estate Documents, Trust Documents or Business Certificate, are required depending on your corporate structure.
Fees
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Master | $150 | each |
| Certified Copy | $50 | each |
How to apply
To apply for this license, please create an account on our eLicensing and ePermitting Portal.
Please review the information below:
Technical Requirements:
Below is the list of supported browser versions that provide the best user experience for the online application:
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Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 10
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Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 11
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Firefox 29
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Safari 6
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Google Chrome 34
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Opera 21
Although you may find that your current version also works, it may not support all functions.
To use the system you must first create a user name and password. User guides on this topic and other helpful information about the eLicensing and ePermitting Portal can be found here.
For technical assistance:
Please call the ePLACE Help Desk Team at (844) 733-7522 between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday, with the exception of all Commonwealth and Federal observed holidays.
Next steps
Processing Time
Please allow a few days a week for the permit application to be processed. If there is any information missing, a licensing staff member will reach out to you directly.
If you would like to check on the status of your application, please contact a licensing staff member.
More info
- There is no one day permit for transportation in Massachusetts. The Express Transportation permit is a calendar year license that will expire December 31st of the given year.
- Vehicle Registration documents are not required for an Express Transportation permit application.
- You can add certified copies to your permit at any time by submitting an amendment. The fee is $50 per certified copy.
To generate a list of the most current Express Transportation permit licensees please use the General Search Function provided on our eLicensing and ePermitting portal.