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The deadline for ABC retail permit renewals and registrations was April 30th.

Permittees who still need to renew/register must pay a 25% late fee before June 1st, or permits will be canceled. Click here to use the ABC Permittee Portal.

ATTENTION: The permit renewal / registration deadline has passed.

The following businesses have not yet renewed / registered their ABC permits and must pay a 25% late fee before June 1st or their permits will be canceled. List of Unpaid Businesses

Now Available - Spirituous Liquor Product Search

Track recent shipments of spiritous liquor products from the ABC Warehouse to your local ABC Board. Stock Shipped Status tool.

Possible Delays

Please note this is peak season for special event applications and the end of the registration/renewal period. Response times to voicemails and emails may be delayed. Thank you for your patience and reach out to Contact@abc.nc.gov if you have any concerns.

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Here's To Building Community Spirit.

Every year, purchases at local ABC stores contribute to the millions we reinvest in our state and local communities. Last year that totaled over $710 million. These funds support vital community services like public schools, law enforcement, alcohol prevention and rehabilitation programs as well as many non-profits. Just to name a few.

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The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control System

18,262

Businesses with Retail Permits

The NC ABCC issues retail permits to businesses to sell alcohol for consumption on-premise (restaurants/clubs) and off-premise (grocery stores/convenience stores).

$21,998,200

Collected from permit renewal and registration fees last year

The ABC Commission distributes these fees to the NCGA General Fund. (FY 2023)

7,000

Permitted Commercial Businesses

Commercial businesses include breweries, wineries, distilleries, and wholesalers.

Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking

13,786

Trainings

Permit holds and their employees completed responsible alcohol server/seller training class last year

25

Partnerships

Statewide business partnerships have been formed to further the reach of Talk it Out NC campaign.

100

Community Coalitions

Community outreach coalitions have joined the Initiative to help spread the Talk it Out NC message

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400 East Tryon Rd

Raleigh, NC 27610

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Raleigh, NC 27699-4307

 

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