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Apply for a Liquor ID card

The RMV issues two forms of ID for non-drivers, 1 of which is a Liquor ID for people 21 years of age and older who want to buy alcohol.
The RMV will send your new Liquor ID to the mailing address on record in 7-10 days.
Start your application online  Massachusetts Identification (ID) Requirements 

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The Details   of Apply for a Liquor ID card

What you need   for Apply for a Liquor ID card

To apply for a Liquor ID:

  • You must be at least 21 years of age
  • You may not hold a valid Massachusetts driver's license

All Liquor ID applicants (21 years of age or older) must present the following documents:

  • 1 document that proves your Social Security Number (SSN) OR an SSN Denial Notice with non-U.S. Passport, Visa, and I-94
  • 1 document that proves your date of birth
  • A complete application
  • The $25 fee

Visit mass.gov/id for acceptable identification documents.

MA Liquor ID
This is a Liquor ID

Fees   for Apply for a Liquor ID card

Name Fee Unit
Liquor ID Card Fee $25 each

How to apply   Apply for a Liquor ID card

You must make a reservation for this transaction. To make a reservation, click here.

Bring the completed application, along with all required identification documents and fee, to an RMV Service Center.

Most RMV service centers accept cash, check, money order, and credit or debit cards. Since payment methods vary by location, check what’s accepted at the site you will be visiting.

You cannot process a Liquor ID application online. However, you can get ready by completing the application online and answering a series of questions. At the end of the questionnaire, you will be provided with a complete application and list of required documents that you will need to bring with you to an RMV Service Center.

You must make a reservation for this transaction. To make a reservation, click here.

Next steps   for Apply for a Liquor ID card

Receiving your Liquor ID

You will be given a temporary Massachusetts Liquor ID, valid for 30 days, at the service center, and a permanent Massachusetts Liquor ID will be mailed to you within 7 - 10 days.

More info   for Apply for a Liquor ID card

A Liquor ID is valid for 5 years. When your Liquor ID expires, you must re-apply and present all required identification documents again. You cannot renew a Liquor ID card.

Downloads   for Apply for a Liquor ID card

Open PDF file, 322.7 KB,  Liquor ID Application (English, PDF 322.7 KB)

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