Contact a Permit Specialist
If you didn't find the kind of special event, retail, or commercial permit that you want here, please contact a Permit Specialist at the NC ABC Commission at 919-779-0700 for additional assistance.
The ABC Commission offices will close at 4pm on Wednesday, December 11th for a staff meeting.
Operating hours on Wednesday, December 11th will be from 8am to 4pm. Normal operating hours will resume the next day.
The ABC Online Application Portal is undergoing system maintenance.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Please continue to mail in applications at this time. If you have any questions, please contact Permits@abc.nc.gov .
Updated permit applications are now available.
Permit application forms have been updated to include the new types of permits created by Session Law 2024-41. Click here for the applications.
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