COMPLAINT FORMS AND PROCESS
File a complaint against a business, department employee, or bilingual service.
New Law Requiring Bars Serving Spirits to Offer Drug Testing Devices to Take Effect July 1
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 Will Announce New Liquor License Authorizations Next Month
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will be announcing the 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…
ABC Advocates for a Safe and Responsible Independence Day
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) encourages the public to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly by designating a sober driver for celebrations involving alcohol. Licensees can help keep the public safe by checking IDs…
Winegrowers/Blenders Reports Completely Online for License Administrators
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has enhanced its Online Services Winegrowers/Wine Blenders report feature. All Winegrowers and Wine Blenders can now submit their report within minutes using their License Administrator…
Montebello Convenience Store Receives Suspension for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has suspended the license of Montebello Ranch Express after an employee furnished alcohol to two minors, one of whom sustained great bodily injury after jumping out of a moving vehicle…
Hacienda Grill License Revoked After Serving Minor Involved in Deadly Crash
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has revoked the alcoholic beverage license of Hacienda Grill in Salinas after an employee furnished alcohol to a minor, who was subsequently involved in a deadly car crash on May 27, 2023…
ABC Encourages the Public to Observe Memorial Day Safely
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is encouraging the public to designate a sober driver or utilize a rideshare/taxi service before participating in any activities where alcohol is involved this Memorial Day weekend. The department is…
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 »
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