Apply for an Alcoholic Beverages Certificate of Compliance

In order to apply for an alcoholic beverages license, you will need a Certificate of Compliance.

Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission

The Details

What you need

If you are a United States entity:

If you are manufacturer, wholesaler, importer, or producer of alcoholic beverages and will be shipping to Massachusettsfrom WITHIN the United States, the following documentation is required:

  1. A copy of your TTB License (Click here to learn more about importing wine for resale in the US)
  2. A copy of your FDA registration (Click here obtain a copy of your FDA registration)
  3. A copy of your Articles of Organization, issued by your state's governing authority
  4. A copy of your liquor license issued by state's governing authority from which you are shipping
  5. A copy of your Master Price Posting

If you are a foreign entity:

If you are a manufacturer, wholesaler, importer, or producer of alcoholic beverages and will be shipping to Massachusetts directly from OUTSIDE of the United States, the following documentation is required:

  1. A copy of your Master Price Posting
Certificates of Compliance: Under 5,000 Cases (CERT)

$200.00

Certificates of Compliance: More than 5,000 Cases (CER1)

$500.00

Fees

Name Fee Unit
Certificates of Compliance: Under 5,000 Cases (CERT) $200 each
Certificates of Compliance: More than 5,000 Cases (CER1) $500 each

How to apply

Click here to apply for your certificate of compliance online.

Contact

Address
95 Fourth Street, Suite 3 , Chelsea, MA 02150-2358
Online
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