Help/Assistance

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

Other sources of help, information, and references:

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

Helpdesk phone:

(360) 664-1600

Subject matter expert contact information:

(360) 664-1616

merwil.guzman@lcb.wa.gov

Alcohol Permit - Class 5

Description/Purpose

Where the application is for a special permit by a manufacturer to import or purchase within the state alcohol, malt, and other materials containing alcohol to be used in the manufacture of liquor, or other products, a special permit. RCW 66.20.010 (5)

Triggers and activities which would require this permit

Used to manufacture liquor and other food products containing alcohol.

Explanation/Description of costs/fees, including statutory, regulatory, or other legal authority for fees

$10.00 permit. $10.00 renewal 6/30 annually. Hard copy only available printed off our website.

Application Information

The application is called 'Application for Class 5 Permit' is online and can be accessed at https://lcb.wa.gov/publications/licensing/forms/LIQ-288-Application-for-Class-5-Permit.docx.

Fees if applicable.

Possible follow up questions from agency.

Submit application to address on the 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.

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: 10.2
Maximum days from Complete Application to Decision: 46


(Summary results based on 88 submittals in 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 6/20/2023
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