BELLS: Coming Soon

On October 28, 2024, the Bureau will launch BELLS, a new digital system for liquor license applications, renewals, brand registrations, and more. Streamlining our processes, BELLS will replace outdated paper forms and provide an easier, more efficient experience for all licensees. Once we go live, visit https://alcohol.maine.gov to access the new system.

 

Industry Guidance Memos

Ownership Disclosure Requirements (PDF)

August 8, 2024 Guidance on Direct Shipment Reporting and Registration Requirements (PDF)

March 1, 2022 Guidance on Price Postings (PDF)

 

If you do not have Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat, you will need to Get Word Viewer Free or Get Adobe Reader Free to view DOC or PDF files. The files noted with ** are fillable PDF files that you can complete on-screen and then print to your local printer. For questions on any of the forms on this page, please contact the Division of Liquor Licensing and Enforcement at (207) 624-7220 or by emailing MaineLiquor@maine.gov.

To send your applications/permits to the Bureau, the following addresses can be used:

For regular delivery by mail:

Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations
Division of Liquor Licensing and Enforcement
8 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0008

For courier (Fed Ex, UPS) delivery:

Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations
Division of Liquor Licensing and Enforcement
19 Union Street, Suite 301-B
Augusta, ME 04330

Email inquiries: MaineLiquor@Maine.gov
Fax: (207) 287-3434

  1. SECTION 1 - On Premise License

    (On Premise Consumption)
    1. On Premise License Application (New & Renewal) (PDF) Updated Mar 2020
    2. On Premise Diagram (PDF) Updated March 2020
    3. Required Permit List for On Premise Licenses (PDF) Updated March 2020
    4. On Premise Relocation Application (PDF)
    5. Auxiliary License Application (PDF)
    6. Request for Extension of License Privileges for an On-Premises Establishment (PDF) Updated July 2021, Fillable
    7. On Premise Mini-Bar Application (PDF)
    8. Corporate Supplemental Questionnaire Form (PDF)
    9. Club Questionnaire Form (PDF)
    10. Bottle Club Registration (PDF)
    11. Dual Liquor License Application (PDF)
    12. Postsecondary Educational Application (PDF)
    13. Club Application (Private Fraternal Clubs Only) (PDF)
    14. Qualified Catering Self Sponsored Application (PDF)
    15. Notice of Self Sponsored Events (PDF)
    16. So You want to be a Mobile Bar in Maine New (PDF)
    17. 101 Cocktails-to-Go Application (PDF)

  2. SECTION 2 - Retail License

    (Off Premise Consumption)
    1. Required Permit List (PDF)
    2. Retail License Application (PDF) (New & Renewals)
    3. Off Premise Relocation Application (PDF)
    4. Off Premise Retailer Disclosure of Lessee on the Premise (PDF)
    5. Corporate Supplemental (PDF)
    6. Off Premise Diagram (PDF)
    7. Keg Tagging Laws (PDF)
    8. Dual Liquor License Application (PDF)
    9. Initial Application to Transfer Wine Between Retail Locations (PDF)
    10. Wine Transfer Product List (Excel) Please e-mail completed forms to MaineLiquor@maine.gov

  3. SECTION 3 - Agency Liquor Store Renewal

    1. Agency Liquor Store – Class VIII License – Renewal Application (fillable pdf)
    2. Agency Liquor Store – Class VIII License – Renewal Application (Extra diagram page)
    3. Agency Liquor Store – Class VIII License – Renewal Application (Extra Supplemental Business Entity Info page) (fillable pdf)
    4. Agency Liquor Store Relocation Application – For agency liquor stores moving with the same municipality (fillable pdf)
    5. Federal Basic Permit Application – For Agency Liquor Stores reselling to on premise licensees (for new reselling license only) (form)
    6. Federal Basic Permit – TTB online registration website
    7. What Retailers need to know about Keg Tagging Laws (PDF)
    8. How to Become an Agency Liquor Store (PDF)

  4. SECTION 4 - Public Service - Trains, Vessels or Aircraft

    1. Public Service Application (PDF) (New & Renewals) – Updated July 2023
    2. Floor Plan Diagram (PDF) – Additional page as needed
    3. Corporate Supplemental Information Form (PDF) – Additional page as needed
    4. Additional Municipalities Ports of Call (PDf) - Additional page as needed

  5. SECTION 5 - Permits

    1. On Premise Taste Testing Event Application (PDF)
    2. Retail Off Premise and Agency Liquor Store Taste-Testing Event Application (PDF) Updated July 2023
    3. Application for Catering Permit (PDF) Updated July 2023
    4. Qualified Catering Application (PDF)
    5. Application for Incorporated Civic Organization Event (PDF) (updated July 2021) Fillable
    6. Application for B.Y.O.B. Permit (PDF)
    7. Wholesalers' Request for Beer and Wine Tasting (PDF)
    8. Farmer's Market Application Municipal Approval (PDF) (New & Renewals)
    9. Farmer's Market Application Brewer Winery Distiller (PDF) (New & Renewals)
    10. Application for a Special Taste Testing Event under Section 1052-D (Fillable PDF) Updated March 2020
    11. Application for Annual Permit to Purchase, Import and Transport Alcohol (PDF)
    12. Participant Farmers Market Additional Schedule (PDF)

  6. SECTION 6- Employee Statement of Fact (formerly Employee Affidavit)

    1. Employee Statement of Fact (PDF) Revised April 2022

  7. SECTION 7 - Media and Print Materials

    1. State Age Poster (DOC)
    2. On premise Alcohol Related Log (PDF)
    3. Off premise Alcohol Related Log (PDF)

  8. SECTION 8 - Special Tax Stamp Application

    This registration is required for all Liquor Licensees in the State of Maine.

    1. Alcohol Dealer Registration Application (PDF)

  9. SECTION 9 - Certificate of Approval

    1. Certificate of Approval Application (PDF)
    2. How to Register a Variety Pack (PDF)
    3. Certificate of Approval Renewals and Label Registrations

  10. SECTION 10 - Tax Forms

    1. Brewery Excise Tax Report (PDF)
    2. Winery and Cidery Excise Tax Report (PDF)
    3. Distillery Excise Tax Report (Low-Alcohol Spirits Only) (PDF)
    4. Wholesaler Excise Tax Monthly Summary Report – Bonded Revised 2023 (PDF)
    5. Excise Tax Credit Summary Report Revised 2019 (PDF)
    6. Claim for Credit of Excise Tax Report Revised 2021 (PDF)

  11. SECTION 11 - Brewery, Winery, and Sales Applications

    1. Application for Small Brewery – New or Renewal Revised 2023 (PDF)
    2. Application for Large Brewery – New or Renewal Revised 2019 (PDF)
    3. Application for Large Winery – New or Renewal (PDF)
    4. Application for Small Winery – New or Renewal (PDF)
    5. Application for Wholesaler of Malt and/or Wine – New or Renewal (PDF)
    6. Application for Sales Representative – New or Renewal (off site link)
    7. Application for Large Distillery – New or Renewal (PDF)
    8. Application for Small Distillery – New or Renewal (PDF)
    9. So You Want to Become a Brewery in Maine Revised 2019 (PDF)

  12. SECTION 12 - Shipment Reports

    1. Shipment Report (XLSX)
      Shipment reports and invoices must be e-mailed to mainecoashipinv.bablo@maine.gov by the 15th of each month.

  13. SECTION 13 - Price Posting Forms

    1. Malt Liquor Price Posting (PDF)
    2. Table Wine Price Posting (PDF)
    3. Sparkling Wine Price Posting (PDF)
    4. Fortified Wine Price Posting (PDF)
    5. Low-Alcohol Spritis Price Posting (PDF)
    6. Hard Cider Price Posting (PDF)

  14. SECTION 14 - Other Forms

    1. Notice of Intent to Destroy Liquor (PDF)
    2. How to Register a Variety Pack (PDF)
    3. Supplemental Ownership (PDF)