South Carolina

An Out-of-State Wine Shipper license is required to direct ship wine to SC consumer. There is a $600.00 biennial licensee fee. Licenses must be renewed by August 31st, even years. The fee is not prorated.

• Before applying for the Out-of-State Winery Shipper license, a winery must complete the Business Tax Application and obtain a SC Retail Sales Tax License Number. Upon issuance of the Out-of-State Winery Shipper license, a Miscellaneous Tax Out of State Wine Shipper’s account is created.
• If applying as a foreign corporation, submit a copy of Articles of Incorporation.
• If applying as an LLC managed by managers, submit a copy of Operating Agreement.
• Each principal must submit a criminal records check, not more than 90 days old.
• Each principal must sign and submit a notarized “Applicant and Principal Consent and Waiver” (Form ABL-946).
• Each principal must sign and complete the “Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States” (Form ABL-920).
• Before sending a shipment to a resident of this State, an out-of-state shipper first shall ensure that all containers of wine shipped directly to a resident in this State are labeled conspicuously with the words “CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY.”