Alcoholic Beverages

Application Process Update (Effective January 24, 2026)

Liquor Authorization Forms are being replaced by a Tax Certificate for alcoholic beverage license applications.

Get yours in the Transaction Portal (TAP) → Request a Tax Certificate

April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol Awareness Month
Learn more about responsible alcohol sales, service, and consumption.
Alcohol Responsibility Matters Logo. Small Town. Big Sky. Good Times. By Cannabis and Alcohol Control Division

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2026 Scholarship Winners Announced

Congratulations to the five graduating seniors selected for their original designs promoting alcohol responsibility.

Categories & Resources

An agency liquor store is a privately owned liquor store under contract with the State of Montana to sell distilled spirits and wine to the public and alcoholic beverage licensees.

Description of types of alcoholic beverage licenses, alcoholic beverage retail license competitive bidding process, and making changes to an alcoholic beverage license.

If you are looking to purchase or sell an existing license, we maintain a list of available licenses

The Montana Department of Revenue administers the state's licensing, distribution, and taxation on Alcoholic Beverages.

The Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division provides support for licensees, agency store owners, and the public through our Alcoholic Beverage Outreach and Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service programs.

Fact Sheets, License and Sales Booklets, and the Enterprise Fund of Reports.

MCA, ARM, Quota Systems and Quota Sheets, Purchase Price Report, and much more.