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State of West Virginia
Department of Revenue
Alcohol Beverage Control Administration
th
322 70 Street, SE
Charleston, WV 25304-2900
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION FOR RETAIL LICENSE - OFF PREMISE
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ALL QUESTIONS ARE TO BE ANSWERED IN FULL.
APPLICANT’S ACCURACY AND THOROUGHNESS IN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM WILL
ASSIST THIS OFFICE IN PROCESSING THE APPLICATION AND PREVENT UNNECESSARY DELAYS.
APPLICANTS MUST TYPE OR PRINT (IN INK) ALL ANSWERS ON ALL FORMS
Please find enclosed:
1. Application For Retail License, Consumption Off Premise, Class B (ABCA-192B)
2. Floor Plan (ABCA-Lic.FP3), give dimensions of licensed premises
3. Release of Information & Waiver of Confidentiality of Records (ABCA-Lic.RIWCR.2)
4. Zoning Form (ABCA-Lic.Z.2)
INSTRUCTIONS
All questions and/or descriptions must be answered. The application must be signed and notarized.
If any question/description cannot be completed in the available space on the application, please
submit additional pages as needed. Be sure to indicate on the additional pages which question
applicant is answering (print Entity and DBA Name on the additional pages).
Applications must be completed correctly and all necessary paperwork included when mailed to the
ABCA. Failure to do so will result in the application being delayed and/or returned to the applicant for
the necessary corrections.
LICENSE FEES - License fees must be paid by Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order.
Personal checks, business checks, or cash will not be accepted. Make checks payable to the West
st
Virginia ABCA. If applying for a license after December 31 , the license fee is semi-annually
pro-rated to half the initial fee. A processing fee of twenty-four ($24.00) dollars must be included for
each individual listed for Live Scan Fingerprinting.
WV SECRETARY OF STATE – All Associations, Corporations, Limited Liability Corporations,
Non-Profit Clubs, and Fraternal Organizations must be duly certified and registered with the WV
Secretary of State. Fraternal Organizations must contact the ABCA Licensing Department for
additional requirements.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING:
a. If an individual, by the owner
b. If a partnership, by each member of the partnership
c. If an association, by each member of the governing board
d. If a corporation, by all officers, or by other persons specifically authorized by corporate
resolution (copy of resolution must be enclosed)
e. If a limited liability company, by all members
f. Manager(s) must sign
(Instructions continued on the back side of this page)
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All applicants must apply for a “Special Occupation Tax (TTB F 5630.5a)” with the Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. Form and instructions are available by calling the toll-free number
at
800-937-8864
or
available
through
download
at
the
following
website: http://www.ttb.gov/forms/5630d.pdf
WINE APPLICATIONS – Each type of specialty wine application license is described below:
Wine Retail ($150.00) - “Wine Retailer” means a person licensed to sell wine at retail to the public at his or her
established place of business for off premise consumption.
Wine Specialty Shop ($250.00) - “Wine Specialty Shop” means a retailer who shall deal principally in the sale of
table wine, non-fortified dessert wines, wine accessories and food or foodstuffs normally associated with wine and:
(a) Who shall maintain a representative number of such wines for sale in his/her inventory which are designated by
label as varietal wine, vintage, generic and/or according to region of production and the inventory shall contain not
less than fifteen percent vintage or vintage-dated wine by actual bottle count: (b) who, any other provisions of this
code to the contrary notwithstanding, may maintain an inventory of Port, Sherry, Madeira wines having an alcoholic
content of not more than twenty-two percent alcohol by volume and which have been matured in wooden barrels or
casks.
Wine Specialty Shop Tasting ($400.00) - This license is a combination of the Wine Specialty Tasting ($150.00) and
the Wine Specialty Shop ($250.00) licenses. This license allows a wine specialty shop to serve complimentary
samples of wine in moderate quantities for tastings. Such wine specialty shop shall organize a wine taster’s club,
which has at least fifty duly elected members or approved dues-paying members in good standing. Such club shall
meet on the wine specialty shop’s premises not more than one time per week and shall either meet at a time when
the premises are closed to the general public, or shall meet in a separate segregated facility on the premises to
which the general public is not admitted. Must have a Wine Specialty Shop license to obtain a Wine Specialty Shop
Tasting license.
Wine Specialty Shop Sampling ($150.00) - This license allows a wine specialty shop to conduct special wine
sampling events at a licensed wine specialty shop location during regular hours of business. The wine specialty
shop may serve up to three complementary samples of wine, consisting of no more than one ounce each, to any one
consumer in one day. Must have Wine Specialty Shop license to obtain a Wine Specialty Shop Sampling license.
Note: A wine Specialty Shop ($250.00) may add Wine Specialty Shop Tasting ($150.00) = $400.00, or add the Wine
Specialty Shop Sampling ($150.00) = $400.00 or add both for a combined total of $550.00.
Wine Tasting “Farm Winery” ($150.00) - This license allows a farm winery to attend fairs and festivals they have
listed on Wine Tasting at a Festival, Fair or Special event (ABC-Lic.w.1) form, that has been submitted to and
approved by the WVABCA Commissioner. The license allows the approved farm winery to provide samples served
in moderate quantities, which serving size will not exceed two ounces and bottles of wine sold for off-premise
consumption. All wines Port, Sherry, or Madeira offered or sold at the fair or festival must be offered or sold by the
farm winery which produced the product.
BUSINESS CLOSURE – Upon sale or closure of the applicant’s business, the license must be
returned to the ABCA Licensing Department. The license will not be abandoned, rented, leased,
given, loaned, or sold to another.
MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION, FEES, AND REQUIRED ACCOMPANYING FORMS TO:
West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration
ATTN: Licensing Department
th
322 70 Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304-2900
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL THE ADMINISTRATION AT
1-800-642-8208 OR (304) 558-2481 AND ASK FOR THE LICENSING DEPARTMENT.
CHECKLIST OF FORMS/PAPERS TO RETURN TO THE WVABCA, LICENSING DEPARTMENT:
Application Form
License fee(s) and Live Scan Processing Fee(s)
Floor Plan
Waiver
Zoning Form and Letter from County Commission, if applicable
Copy of Valid Lease (if not owner)
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ABCA - 192B
REVISED 3/11
WEST VIRGINIA ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL ADMINISTRATION
APPLICATION FOR RETAIL LICENSE
CONSUMPTION "OFF PREMISE"
CLASS B
FOR FISCAL YEAR _______ TO _______
COUNTY: ___________________
PLEASE CHECK ALL APPROPRIATE BOXES BELOW. BE SURE TO CHECK THE BOX(ES) BESIDE EACH (ALL) OF THE LICENSES FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.
A. WINE APPLICATION
B. BEER APPLICATION
Wine Retail…..………………………$150
Wine Specialty………..……..……...$250
Wine Specialty/Tasting………..…..$400
Wine Sampling*..……………………$150
Wine Tasting “Farm Winery”…..…$150
Carry-out ...................... $150
C. Applying as: (CHECK ONE)
Individual
Partnership
Limited Partnership
Corporation
Association
Limited Liability Company
*Wine Sampling only available to Wine
Specialty license holders
Email:
Fax Number: _______________ WV TAX I.D./FEIN: ____________________
1. Licensee/Entity Name:
2. Doing Business As (DBA) Name:
3. Business Address:
(STREET)
(CITY)
(STATE)
(ZIP CODE)
(TELEPHONE)
(ZIP CODE)
(TELEPHONE)
4. Mailing Address (if different):
(STREET)
(CITY)
(STATE)
5. SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT OWNER(S) AND/OR OFFICER(S) AND MANAGER(S).
US
Citizen **
_____________
TITLE
____________________________________________________________ ___________
NAME
_____/______/______
DATE OF BIRTH
_____________
TITLE
_____________
_____________
Y/N
______________________
YRS RESIDENT OF WV
RESIDENCE ADDRESS
___________-___________-____________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
% OWNERSHIP
( ______
)__________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Y/N
______________________
YRS RESIDENT OF WV
RESIDENCE ADDRESS
___________-___________-____________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
% OWNERSHIP
( ______
)__________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Y/N
______________________
YRS RESIDENT OF WV
____________________________________________________________ ___________
NAME
_____/______/______
DATE OF BIRTH
_____________
TITLE
% OWNERSHIP
( ______
)__________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER
____________________________________________________________ ___________
NAME
_____/______/______
DATE OF BIRTH
TITLE
___________-___________-____________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
____________________________________________________________ ___________
NAME
_____/______/______
DATE OF BIRTH
TITLE
RESIDENCE ADDRESS
RESIDENCE ADDRESS
___________-___________-____________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
% OWNERSHIP
( ______
)__________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Y/N
______________________
YRS RESIDENT OF WV
____________________________________________________________ ___________
NAME
_____/______/______
DATE OF BIRTH
RESIDENCE ADDRESS
___________-___________-____________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
% OWNERSHIP
( ______
)__________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER
______________________
YRS RESIDENT OF WV
**IF A NATURALIZED US CITIZEN, PLEASE ATTACH A WRITTEN EXPLANATION OF WHEN AND WHERE NATURALIZED.
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Y/N
6. CRIMINAL HISTORY-THE FOLLOWING IS A RECORD OF ALL CONVICTED ARRESTS OF THE OWNERS, PARTNERS,
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS AND/OR MANAGERS. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CHECKED THROUGH THE
SECURITY DIVISION AT THE WV LOTTERY. ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY.
IF THERE HAVE BEEN NO ARRESTS INSERT THE WORD ” NONE” .
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME
DATE OF
CHARGE
DISPOSITION
LOCATION OF COURT
ARREST
OF ARREST
(COUNTY & STATE)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. STATE NAME AND ADDRESS OF ALL PERSONS HAVING TWENTY PERCENT (20%), OR MORE INTEREST IN THE
APPLICANTS’ CORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND/OR LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY. STATE THE EXACT PERCENTAGE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST FOR EACH PERSON LISTED.
NAME
ADDRESS
SOC. SEC.#
%OWNERSHIP
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. HAS ANY OFFICER, MANAGER, OR 20% STOCKHOLDER EVER HELD OR CURRENTLY HOLD A WVABCA LICENSE?
YES NO IF YES, WHO?_______________________________________________________________________
DBA NAME?_________________________________________________________________________
WAS THE LICENSE: REVOKED _______________ DATE_________________________________
SUSPENDED_____________ DATE_________________________________
SANCTIONED_____________ DATE_________________________________
9. OWNER OF PREMISES TO BE LICENSED (PROPERTY OWNER’S NAME)______________________________________
IF NOT PROPERTY OWNER, APPLICANT MUST HOLD A VALID LEASE (ATTACH A COPY OF THE LEASE)
10. DOES THIS LOCATION CURRENTLY HAVE AN ABCA LICENSE?
YES NO
IF YES, NAME OF LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT:_________________________________
LICENSE #_________________________________
11. IS THE APPLICANT’S LOCATION WITHIN AN INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITY OR WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF ANY MUNICIPALITY?
YES NO
12. WILL TOBACCO PRODUCTS BE SOLD AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT?
YES
NO
13. HAS APPLICANT SUBMITTED A “SPECIAL TAX REGISTRATION AND RETURN” APPLICATION TO THE ALCOHOL AND
TOBACCO TRADE BUREAU (TTB)?
YES NO
14. IS THE APPLICANT’S LOCATION READY FOR AN INITIAL INSPECTION?
YES
NO
IF NO, WHAT IS THE PROJECTED DATE FOR THE INITIAL INSPECTION?______________________________________
RETAIL NON-INTOXICATING BEER:
14. ESTIMATED RETAIL SALES PER MONTH OF FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
(FOR THE TABLE): ___________________________________________________________________________________
ESTIMATE BASED ON:________________________________________________________________________________
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WINE SPECIALTY SHOP REQUIREMENTS:
IF A WINE SPECIALTY SHOP, THE ESTABLISHMENT MUST STOCK ACCESSORIES AND FOOD OR FOOD ITEMS
ASSOCIATED WITH WINE.
IF A WINE SPECIALTY SHOP, THE ESTABLISHMENT MUST STOCK WINE INVENTORY WHICH INCLUDES FIFTEEN
PERCENT (15%) VINTAGE OR DATED WINES.
The undersigned agree, if a license is issued as herein applied for, to comply at all times and observe all the provisions of West
Virginia Code §§ Chapter 11, Article 16 et seq., and Chapter 60, Articles 1 through 8 et seq., and all Federal and State Statutes and all
other laws of this State and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration. I or we certify
under penalty of law and disqualification of licensure that all statements are true and complete. I or we release the State of West
Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information.
The undersigned hereby verify that we are all officers and all members of the board of directors on the application and that the statements and
answers made in the foregoing application are true and the said writing is the act and deed of said Corporation, Limited Liability Company,
Association, Individual, Partnership, Limited Partnership. PRESIDENT, INDIVIDUAL, OR CONTROLLING MEMBER(S) SIGNATURES MUST
BE NOTARIZED! MUST MATCH OFFICERS LISTED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. MANAGERS MUST ALSO SIGN.
PRINT CLEARLY/WRITTEN SIGNATURES REQUIRED
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________ TITLE: ________________________________
SIGNATURE:______________________________________________________________ DATE OF SIGNATURE:__________________
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________TITLE:________________________________
SIGNATURE:______________________________________________________________ DATE OF SIGNATURE:__________________
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________ TITLE:________________________________
SIGNATURE:______________________________________________________________ DATE OF SIGNATURE:__________________
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________ TITLE:________________________________
SIGNATURE:______________________________________________________________ DATE OF SIGNATURE:__________________
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________ TITLE:________________________________
SIGNATURE:______________________________________________________________ DATE OF SIGNATURE:__________________
State of West Virginia, __________________________________________________________ County, To-Wit:
____________________________________________________________________________________, Being first duly sworn
according to law, deposes and says that he/she is______________________________________________________________ of the
President, Individual, or controlling Member(s)
_______________________________________________, authorized by law to do business in the State of West Virginia, and that the
Business Entity
statements and answers made in the foregoing application are true and acknowledged the said writing to be the act and deed of said
corporation.
(Applicant Signature)___________________________________________
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF__________________________________, to wit:
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this_________ day of_________________________ , _______________.
___________________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires________________________________
SEAL OF NOTARY
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Applicant/Entity Name:________________________________________________________
Doing Business As (DBA) Name:______________________________________
WEST VIRGINIA
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL ADMINISTRATION
RELEASE OF INFORMATION AND WAIVER OF
CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS
I or we, having made application with the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration for
issuance of a license to sell alcoholic beverages within the State of West Virginia, hereby waive the
benefit of any municipal, county, state, or federal statute, rule, ordinance, regulation or other law
prescribing the confidentiality of any records or documents, whether formal or informal, pending or
closed, maintained by any public or private agency or organization as those records or documents
pertain to residency, business location, business activities, education and/or training, employment,
criminal history, civil litigation, or law enforcement investigation.
I or we, hereby authorize and request every public or private agency, organization, or person
maintaining such records to furnish to the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, or
their agents or representatives, any information contained therein and to permit them to inspect and
make copies of such records and documents.
I or we, hereby authorize the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration to disclose any
information pertaining to the licensure to any municipal, county, state, federal or private agency or
organization that has any interest in the licensing of said applicant.
I or we, hereby release the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, their agents and
representatives, and any agency, organization, or person furnishing information from all liability arising
out of any investigation concerning the applicant. I or we further agree that a copy of this Release and
Waiver shall function as an original.
I or we acknowledge that by affixing a signature(s) below gives this document full force, and upon this
date all aforementioned information may be received and shared as prescribed.
Name: Must include owner’s, officer’s, member’s
and manager’s printed and written signature(s).
Title
Date
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West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration
Floor Plan
License period: _____-_____
Applicant Entity Name:
Doing Business As (DBA) Name:
______
County:
Floor plan must include all areas under the control or lease of the applicant where alcohol is to be stored, sold or consumed.
All areas under control or lease of the licensee must be licensed.
Submit (1) copy to ABCA.
(Give Dimensions)
Keep (1) copy at licensed premises.
*If there are attached drawings please check: ______ (additional drawings must be signed).
*Complete information on reverse side of form.
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Room or Outside Structure
(Width, Length)(example: 24' X 36')
Seating
Capacity
Located on What Floor
Location
(serving, kitchen, storage, etc...)
I or we hereby certify that the floor plan above and/or attached is the only area where alcoholic beverages will be sold,
dispensed, consumed, and/or stored. And, I or we further understand that any violation of this provision will mean immediate
revocation or suspension of my license.
Signature:________________________________________
Title:
Date:
Signature:________________________________________
Title:
Date:
Signature:________________________________________
Title:
Date:
Signature:________________________________________
Title:
Date:
Signature:________________________________________
Title:
Date:
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Zoning Form
(Original copy must be submitted to the WVABCA Licensing Department)
Note: If an establishment’s location is not situated within a municipality, this
office will need a letter from the County Commission stating that the
establishment location is zoned properly. All applicants must complete the front
portion of the form.
To: Municipal Clerk or Recorder
Under the requirements set forth in W.Va. State Code § 11-16-8(a)(5), a person
intending to apply for a license to operate an WVABCA licensed Class B establishment
at any location within a municipality must file a notice of such intention with the
Clerk or Recorder of such municipality at least ten (10) days prior to filing an
application for such license with the WVABCA. Pursuant to this requirement, notice is
herein given that the following intends to apply to the WVABCA for a license to operate
a Class B licensed establishment issued pursuant to the provisions of § Chapter 11,
Article 16 of the W.Va. State Code.
Entity Name:__________________________________________________________
DBA (Doing Business As):_______________________________________________
Address of
Establishment:________________________________________________________
(Street/Route)
(City)
(State)
(Zip Code)
Applicant’s
Name(s):_____________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
_____________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
General Description of Premises: __________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
This Notice has been filed with the Clerk or Recorder of the City/Town of
___________________ on this ________ day of _____________, _______________.
Applicant’s Signature(s):_________________________ Date: _________________
_________________________ Date: _________________
(Municipality to fill out reverse side of form)
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(FOR USE BY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES ONLY)
1.
Is the proposed location for the Class B “Carry-Out” described consistent with the
zoning ordinances of your Municipality as either a permitted use or a conditional
use of such premises?
Yes____
No____
2.
If the answer to the first question was “No” does your Municipality provide within
its zoning requirements suitable alternative locations for Class B “Carry-Outs”?
Yes____
No____
3.
Additional comments to the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
4.
Is the proposed location situated in a “Dry County” or in a Town/Municipality
designated as a “Dry” area.
Yes____
No____
Unsure____
________________________________________________________________
Approved By: Authorized Official Signature and Title
________________________________________________________________
City/Town
Date:______________________________________
Return Original To: WVABCA
Licensing Division
322 70th Street, SE
Charleston, WV 25304
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