Now Accepting 2023/2024 ABC OTS Grant Applications for Local Law Enforcement Agencies Through September 8, 2023

Now Accepting ABC OTS Grant Applications for Law Enforcement

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ABC’s Online Services

Create a License Administrator account to manage your license online. ABC is mailing validation codes in phases for licensees to register for an account.

LEAD Training for Off-Sale Licensees

This training is specifically designed for members of the alcoholic beverage industry who work in off-sale locations, such as stores who sell alcohol to patrons for off-site consumption.

News & Updates

ABC Announces Support for Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is calling on the public to help reduce DUIs in support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign by being responsible and never driving…

ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Alpine County

Joseph McCullough, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of one (1) new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Alpine County, as authorized in § 23827 of…

ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for El Dorado County

Joseph McCullough, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of four (4) new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in El Dorado County, as authorized in § 23826.16 of…

ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Mariposa County

Joseph McCullough, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of two (2) new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Mariposa County, as authorized in § 23826.15 of…

Helping Communities and Assisting Businesses

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control provides the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834

Email us at headquarters@abc.ca.gov.
Call (916) 419-2500

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About Us

The Department’s workload is divided into three elements: administration, licensing, and compliance. The Department’s Headquarters in Sacramento consists of the Director’s office and other offices performing licensing, fiscal management, legal, trade practices, training, and personnel / labor relations and other administrative support functions for the Department. Read more »