COMPLAINT FORMS AND PROCESS
File a complaint against a business, department employee, or bilingual service.
Now Accepting 2022/2023 ABC OTS Grant Applications for Law Enforcement Agencies through September 2, 2022
Now Accepting ABC OTS Grant Applications for Law Enforcement
2022 Priority Licenses
During the period of September 19-30, 2022, ABC offices will accept applications for priority licenses in eligible counties and Type 87 licenses in San Francisco County.
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.
News & Updates
ABC Posts 30-day Suspension Notice at Rocky’s 7440 Club in Citrus Heights
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) suspended Rocky’s 7440 Club’s alcohol license located at 7440 Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights. Alcohol sales are immediately prohibited for 30 days and will not be allowed until the suspension has concluded…
ABC Announces New Liquor License Authorizations
Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of new on-sale general and off-sale general licenses and authorization for the intercounty transfer of on-sale general and off-sale general licenses…
ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Napa County
Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced authorization for the issuance of ten new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Napa County as authorized in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 23826.10 of the Business & Professions Code…
ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Mariposa County
Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of two new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Mariposa County…
ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Alpine County
Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of one new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Alpine County…
ABC Announces Special On-Sale Liquor Licenses for San Francisco
Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced authorization for the issuance of five new Neighborhood Restricted Special On-Sale General Licenses (Type 87) in specified census tracts located in the city and county of San Francisco…
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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 »