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Winery License

Winery License (WY) designates a license that allows on-premises consumption (including tastings) of alcohol by patrons. Must meet the alcohol server education, service permit, and liquor liability insurance requirements.

Non-Consumption Winery License (WYNC) designates a licensee that does not allow any on-premises consumption of alcohol by patrons. Eligible to be exempted from the alcohol server education, service permit, and liquor liability insurance requirements.

 Liquor licensing is now processed through CAMP

Food service is not a requirement of this license. However, if you plan to allow on-site consumption of alcohol (including “tastings") by customers and you want to allow minor customers (people age 20 and under), you must describe how drinking will not be the predominant activity in the areas and times you will allow minors. Often, the best way to do this is to offer food service in the areas and during the times you will allow minors. The OLCC will work with you during the application process to help you with this issue.

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) are adopted, repealed and amended by the Oregon legislature and signed into law by the Governor.  
 
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) are implemented by the OLCC. These regulations are proposed by, adopted, repealed and amended by the OLCC.

ORS 471

  • See section .001 for definitions of Malt Beverage and Wine
  • See section .023 for the definition of Cider
  • See section .155 for Privilege Tax Bond requirement
  • See section .223 for the Winery license

ORS 473

  • Wine, Cider and Malt Beverage Privilege Tax

OAR 845, Division 5

  • See subsection 0416 for definitions for delivery of Malt Beverages, Wine or Cider to Individuals
  • See subsection 0417 for Qualifications for Direct Shipment and Retail Delivery of Malt Beverages, Wine, or Cider to a Resident of Oregon

OAR 845, Division 6

  • See subsection 0391 for definitions for delivery of Malt Beverages, Wine or Cider to Individuals
  • See subsection 0392 for Requirements for Same-Day and Next-Day Retail Delivery of Malt Beverages to a Resident of Oregon
  • See subsection 0396 for Requirements for Direct Shipment and Delivery of Wine and Cider to a Resident of Oregon 


Privilege Tax
You are responsible for reporting to the OLCC the amount of wine and cider you make in Oregon, and wine and cider you import into Oregon. You may be required to pay a tax, called a privilege tax, on the wine and cider. 
 
Privilege Tax Bond
Unless you qualify for an exception, you will be required to maintain a privilege tax bond with the OLCC.  More information is available at https://stage.oregon.gov/olcc/Pages/privilege_tax.aspx


Oregon Wine Board Tax
You may be responsible for this tax. For more information, go to: Oregon Wine Board Tax

  • Contact the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to determine what you need to do to comply with Federal laws. 
  • You must have an address in Oregon where you will do business. 
  • You must currently own, lease, or rent the business property or you must be in the process of purchasing, leasing, or renting the property. You may make any purchase, lease, or rent agreement contingent on obtaining a liquor license. 
  • Determine whether your business will be a sole proprietorship or some form of legal entity (such as a corporation or limited liability company). If you are a legal entity you must be registered to do business in Oregon with the Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division. 
  • If you will offer lottery games (including video poker) contact the Oregon Lottery Commission. 
  • If you will make, warehouse, or sell at retail beer or wine for drinking on site, the Oregon Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Division may require a license. 


NEW Local Government Recommendation Form
Note: There are separate versions for Annual Liquor Licenses and Special Event Licenses. Please make sure that you are using the correct form. Section 1 must be completed by the applicant, and at least section 2 must be completed by the local government, before applying with the OLCC. Once you receive a response from the local government, you will need to upload that documentation as part of your online CAMP application.

Additionally, some local governments provide their own documentation that can also satisfy this requirement. You may use either the OLCC-provided Local Government Recommendation Form or your local government's own document, as long as your submission contains at least the following pieces of information:

  • Date the local government received the application
  • Trade Name of the business
  • Premises street address (where the business will be located)
  • Name of the local government (city or county name)
  • That the submission is for a Liquor License

How do I find my local government?
To find the correct local government for your application, we recommend searching the internet for “Your City or County” + OLCC Liquor License. This will typically return a search result that will help guide you to the appropriate office in your jurisdiction. Common departments for processing LGB recommendations include Planning & Development, Civic Life, or the Sheriff’s Office; however, each local government is different.

For Liquor License Applicants within the City of Portland, click here: City of Portland.



All alcohol licensing is now processed online through CAMP (Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program)

Liquor liability insurance is required for any business that allows on-premises consumption of alcohol. The OLCC will not issue a Temporary Letter of Authority to Operate or final license without proof of insurance.

The most common proof of insurance is an insurance certificate or ACORD form from your insurance agent. The form must show all of the following:

  • All applicant(s) as the named insured
  • Business address (not just the mailing address)
  • Liquor liability insurance
  • Coverage of at least $300,000 of liquor liability insurance
  • Coverage must be current 
  • OLCC is listed as a certificate holder​



A Special Event WInery license allows an Oregon Winery licensee to:

  • Sell and serve wine, malt beverages, and cider for on-premises consumption.
  • Sell factory-sealed containers of wine, malt beverages, and cider at retail for consumption off the licensed premises.
  • Sell, in securely covered containers supplied by the consumer and having a capacity of not more than two gallons each, wine, malt beverages, or cider for off-premises consumption.
  • ​Deliver wine, malt beverages, and cider sold under (b) and (c) of this section to a resident of Oregon.  Any deliveries must follow OAR 845-006-0392 and 845-006-0396.

 


For assistance, please e-mail olcc.AlcoholLicensing@olcc.oregon.gov.​