Manufacturer License

Manufacturer's License: Allows the licensee to manufacture and store alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage and the sale to licensees as authorized by K.S.A. 41-305. May serve free samples of its manufactured liquor on the licensed premise.

There are three types of manufacturer licenses.

• Beer Manufacturer
• Spirits Manufacturer
• Wine Manufacturer

Manufacturers are required to file their monthly gallonage tax return, report and remit payment by the 15th of the following month.

Manufacturers are also required to register each label of alcoholic liquor manufactured prior to sale.

Licensee Information

• Handbook for Manufacturers

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

To use the online system you must pay using an electronic check or credit/debit card. Please note that the payment processing 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.

New Application

• Kansas Liquor License Application and Instructions (ABC-800)
• ABC-890 Liquor License Ownership Disclosure
• Financial Disclosure (ABC-801)
• Request for Permanent Premise Approval (ABC-806)
• 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)
• Wine or Spirits Manufacturers - submit a copy of your approved TTB Basic Permit (TTB F 5100.24) to manufacture wine or spirits.
• Beer Manufacturers Only – submit a copy of your approved TTB Brewer's Notice (TTB F 5130.10)
• Submit a copy of your completed TTB Alcohol Dealer Registration (TTB F 5630.5d)

Renewal Application

• Kansas Liquor License Application and Instructions (ABC-800)
• ABC-890 Liquor License Ownership Disclosure

Brand Registration and Label Approval

• Kansas Map (ABC-1005)
• Sample Manufacturers' Franchise Agreement (ABC-1032)

Monthly Return and Reports

• Kansas Manufacturers' Monthly Gallonage Tax Return (ABC-273)
• Report of Alcoholic Liquor Received from a Kansas Manufacturer (ABC-274)

The ABC-274 report must be completed by any person or firm not located in the State of Kansas who receives alcoholic liquor from a licensed Kansas manufacturer.

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, visit our Contact Us page to locate your assigned licensing representative.