What is the purpose of this permit?
This permit allows a registered nonprofit organization to get approval to give away tastings and sell wine through a private auction
not open to the public.
Who issues this permit?
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
What activities require this permit?
To auction wine at a private event to retailers and collectors
How much will this permit cost?
The one-time event fee of $25 multiplied by the number of wineries that are bringing wine to the nonprofit event.
Where can I get the application for this permit?
The application is called '
Application for a Nonprofit to auction wine to licensees of the board and the media' is online and can be accessed at
https://lcb.wa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/licensing/forms/LIQ-1300-Wine-Auction-Permit.docx.
Do I need to include anything with my application?
An application for each participating winery
Notes / Comments:
This permit is not for fundraising to the public.
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.
All permits submitted for reporting were entered into this Regulatory Handbook. Here are the results of the performance data:
Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)Average number of days from Receipt to Complete: 1Maximum number of days from Receipt to Complete: 1Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)Average number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 8Maximum number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 8(Summary results based on 1 submittals in 2023)
Where can I get permitting assistance?
Web page URL:
http://www.lcb.wa.govHelpdesk phone: (360) 664-1600
Subject matter expert phone: (360) 664-1667
Subject matter expert email:
ryan.nielsen@lcb.wa.gov