Once an application is submitted via our eLicensing system, the typical turnaround time is 4 – 6 weeks.
A Railroad License authorizes the holder to sell alcoholic beverages for passenger consumption in a licensed railroad car.
- This page, Apply for an Alcoholic Beverages Railroad Master License (ABCC), is offered by
- Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
Apply for an Alcoholic Beverages Railroad Master License (ABCC)
Contacts
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
The Details
What you need
To apply for a Railroad License pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, § 13 you will need electronic copies of the documents listed below.
Required Documents for ALL new Railroad licenses:
If entity applying is a business:
- 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 | $500 | 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 4-6 weeks for the 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
To generate a list of the most current Railroad licensees, please use our General Search Function provided on our eLicensing and ePermitting portal.
Downloads
Open PDF file, 167.52 KB,
ABCC State License FAQs
(English, PDF 167.52 KB)
Open PDF file, 526.14 KB,
How to do a Search for Current Licensees
(English, PDF 526.14 KB)
Contact
Address
95 Fourth Street, Suite 3 , Chelsea, MA 02150-2358