Help/Assistance

For assistance information and materials please visit http://lcb.wa.gov.

Other sources of help, information, and references:

https://lcb.wa.gov/licensing/permits

Helpdesk phone:

(360) 664-1600

Subject matter expert contact information:

(360) 664-1616

sherrie.gingerich@lcb.wa.gov

Alcohol Permit - Class 2 - Alcohol Permit

Description/Purpose

Where the application is for a special permit by a person engaged within the state in mechanical or manufacturing business or in scientific pursuits requiring alcohol for use therein, or by any private individual, a special permit to purchase alcohol for the purpose named in the permit, except that the governor may waive the requirement for a special liquor purchase permit under this subsection pursuant to an order issued under RCW 43.06.220(2); WSLCB RCW 66.20.010(2)

Triggers and activities which would require this permit

Manufacturing or mechanical businesses. Making your own tinctures, soaps and shampoos.

Costs/Fees
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$5 to $10 depending on amount needed. $5 or $10 renewal 6/30 annually. Hard copy of the application only available printed off our website

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Application Information

The application is called 'Application for Class 1, 2, or 6 Permit' is online and can be accessed at https://lcb.wa.gov/licensing/permits

Fees if applicable.

Possible follow up question from agency.

Submit application to address on top of the application.
   Licensing & Regulation Division
   PO BOX 43085
   Olympia, WA 98504-3085

Good until the following June 30th after your permit gets issued, and then you will need to renew for the following year every June 30th.

Agency Analysis
379
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n/a
n/a
n/a
6
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2
0

N/A

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Permit Timeliness Results

Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2020-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)
Average days from Receipt to Complete: 1
Maximum days from Receipt to Complete: 1

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average days from Complete Application to Decision: 5.5
Maximum days from Complete Application to Decision: 68


(Summary results based on 73 submittals in 2024)

Published Decision Time
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Seven to fourteen days. Can be issued instantly if customer comes into HQ.

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Legal authority
Contacts
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Headquarters
1025 Union Ave SE
Olympia WA 98504
Website: http://www.lcb.wa.gov
Telephone: (360) 664-1600
* Credential details last updated 4/7/2025
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