Arkansas - Apply for Distillery License

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Apply for Distillery License, the applicant must make the application online via link
2. The applicant must click the “Apply Online” button.
3. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant must click the “Register for an Account”
4. Followed by clicking the “New Users: Register for an Account”
5. Check the terms and conditions and click “Continue Registration”
6. The applicant must enter all the details for the registration process and click the “Continue Registration”
7. Enter the verification code from the given mail address and click the “Submit” button.
8. Now the applicant must log in with the username and password and click the “Log in” button.
9. The applicant must select the form from the menu list.
10. Enter all the details in the application form.
11. And upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
12. There is no fee for a Distillery License.
13. Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
14. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
15. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
16. If TTB conducts an application inspection, the TTB investigator will visit the applicant's premises to determine if it is adequate for the planned operations, and interview the owners of the company to verify that the information contained in the application is accurate.
17. The investigator will explain the TTB regulations for the operations, and answer any questions the applicant may have about their TTB responsibilities if their application is approved.
18. Finally, the TTB investigator will recommend to the National Revenue Center whether to approve the application.
19. Individuals involved in the winery, including owners and key staff, might need to undergo background checks as part of the licensing process.
20. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
21. If the application is approved, the applicant has to ensure that they follow all regulations and requirements specified in the license.
22. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by Mail

1. To Apply for Distillery License, the applicant must approach the U.S Department of Treasury (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) link
2. Before starting the application process, conduct thorough research on the regulations, requirements, and processes for Applying for a Winery License.
3. Develop a comprehensive business plan that outlines the winery's operations, target market, products, and marketing strategies.
4. Choose a suitable legal structure for the brewery, such as a corporation, LLC, or partnership. Register the business entity with the appropriate state agency.
5. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link link
6. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
7. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
9. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
10. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
11. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
12. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
13. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
14. If TTB conducts an application inspection, the TTB investigator will visit the applicant's premises to determine if it is adequate for the planned operations, and interview the owners of the company to verify that the information contained in the application is accurate.
15. The investigator will explain the TTB regulations for the operations, and answer any questions the applicant may have about their TTB responsibilities if their application is approved.
16. Finally, the TTB investigator will recommend to the National Revenue Center whether to approve the application.
17. Individuals involved in the winery, including owners and key staff, might need to undergo background checks as part of the licensing process.
18. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
19. If the application is approved, the applicant has to ensure that they follow all regulations and requirements specified in the license.
20. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Passport size photographs
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Health and safety compliance
• Business plan
• Identification (personal and, if applicable, business)
• Proof of liability insurance
• Insurance coverage
• Any other documents specified by the local authority

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S Department of Treasury


(Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)
1310 G Street NW, Box 12
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-882-9904 or 202-453-2265
Fax: 202-453-2331
Mailing address:
Acohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
National Revenue Center
John Weld Peck Federal Building
550 Main St., Suite 8002
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Telephone: 877-882-3277 / 1-877-TTB-FAQS
Contact link – link
Division link – link
TTB Online Help Centre: link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a distillery license in the United States, one must typically meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
• Have good moral character.
• Have a business plan and financial projections for their distillery.
• Meet the zoning and land use requirements for distilleries in their area.
• Obtain a federal basic permit from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).

Fees

• There is no fee for a Distillery License.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 -3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender/age
• Residential Address
• City
• ZIP code
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Business details
• Fax
• Postal address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A distillery license in the United States is a credential that allows a person to produce and sell distilled spirits for commercial purposes. Distilled spirits are alcoholic beverages that are produced by distilling fermented mash. Common examples of distilled spirits include whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and tequila.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

link

Others

• Distillery licenses are important for ensuring the safety and quality of distilled spirits produced and sold in the United States. By requiring distilleries to meet certain standards, licensing programs help to protect consumers from foodborne illness and other hazards.