Special Order Shipping License

Special Order Shipping License: Allows the winery to ship wine upon order directly to Kansas consumers for personal or household use. The special order shipping license is available to any maker or producer of wine whether in this state or in any other state who holds a valid federal basic permit.

Note: Kansas Farm Wineries and Kansas Manufacturers must have an active Farm Winery or Manufacturer license before applying for a Special Order Shipping License.

Licensee Information

• POSSE ABC Customer Portal Guide
• Handbook for Special Order Shippers

Special order shipping licensees must register each label of wine prior to shipment to Kansas consumers. There is no charge for label registration.

Application Prerequisites

• New applicants are required to obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) prior to submitting your application for liquor licensure if they do not already possess their FEIN. For more information, go to: http://www.irs.gov/
• You must register for business taxes. Choose either the online option or paper form below.
  • Business Tax Registration online
  • Business Tax Application Booklet (KS-1216)
• All applicants must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue for the entity. Apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate using your entity's FEIN.

Apply/Renew Online

All applications must be submitted online. To use the system you have the option to submit your application and pay by mail or use an electronic check or credit/debit card. Please note that the payment vendor charges a service charge for electronic payments: $1.50 for an electronic check or 2.5 percent of the total for credit/debit card use.

Apply Online

New Application

• Financial Disclosure (ABC-801)
• License Bond – select either the Escrow Bond or Surety Bond below.
  • Escrow Bond for Liquor Licenses Issued Under the Liquor Control Act (ABC-803)
  • Surety Bond for Liquor Licenses Issued Under the Liquor Control Act (ABC-804)
• Submit a copy of your approved TTB Basic Permit (TTB F 5100.24) to wholesale.
• Submit a copy of your completed TTB Alcohol Dealer Registration (TTB F 5630.5d).
• File the Irrevocable Consent to Jurisdiction form (ABC-160) with the Kansas Secretary of State only if your company is not located in Kansas.*

*If you previously filed the Irrevocable Consent to Jurisdiction (ABC-160) form with the Kansas Secretary of State, you are not required to file this form again.

Monthly Returns and Reports

Kansas Farm Wineries and Kansas Manufacturers holding a Special Order Shipping License must file a Monthly Gallonage Tax Return and Sales Report and pay the gallonage tax to the Director of ABC by the 15th of the following month.

• Kansas Farm Winery Monthly Gallonage Tax Return and Sales Report (ABC-1013)

Out-of-state wine manufacturers holding a special order shipping license must file a monthly gallonage tax return and sales report electronically and pay the gallonage tax to the Director of ABC by the 15th of the following month.

• File Monthly Report Online

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Licensing Unit at 785-296-7015, option #2 or email KDOR_ABC.Licensing@ks.gov.

Liquor Tax or Liquor Bond Questions?

Contact the Miscellaneous Tax Segment at 785-368-8222, Option #5 then option #4 or send email to KDOR_Miscellaneous.Tax@KS.GOV