Alcoholic Beverage License Changes and Filing Requirements

This page explains alcoholic beverage license changes and filing requirements administered by the Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD).

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Making Changes to Your Alcoholic Beverage License

Contact the Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD) before making changes to your licensed business or location. Some changes require prior approval, and making changes without approval may result in violations.

If you are unsure which forms are required, contact an Alcohol Licensing Specialist before submitting anything.

The following changes must be approved by CARD for all license types:

How to File

Fee

  • $0

What to File

Fee

  • $30 per set of fingerprint cards

Ownership Scenarios

Online Filing

Fees

  • Alcoholic Beverages Gambling Operator Short Form (Form 37/39): $200 processing fee and $30 per set of fingerprint cards, if applicable
  • Alcoholic Beverages–Gambling Operator Combined On-Premises License Application (Form 5): $400 process fee and $30 per set of fingerprint cards

How to File

Fees

  • $200 processing fee

How to File

Fees

  •  $50 for the Secured Party (listed on the license) or $30 for Secured Interest (not listed on the license)

How to File

Fees

  •  $0

How to File

Fees

  • $200 for foreclosure only and $30 per set of fingerprint cards (if applicable)

When to File

When changing from an LLC to a Corporation or any other entity type change.

How to File

Fees

  • $200 processing fee and $30 per set of fingerprint cards

How to File

Fees

  • $100 processing fee, plus $250 for all beverages license and $200 for beer, beer/wine, or restaurant beer and wine.

Required Reports and Routine Filings

These filings do not change your license but are required for ongoing compliance.

Report beer purchased directly from an out-of-state brewery

Report wine purchased directly from an out-of-state winery

Changing Distributors/Wholesalers

Discontinuing Products

Adding New Labels

File Report of Beer Manufactured, Distributed and/or Sold

File Report of Beer Sold Directly to Retailers

Report Beer Shipments to Beer Wholesalers

File Report of Hard Cider Manufactured, Distributed and/or Sold.

File Report of Table Wine Manufactured, Distributed and/or Sold.

File Report of Wine Sold Directly to Retailers

  • Submit a Monthly Sales Report for Sales to Retailers, Consumers, and Sacramental Wine Licensees Located Within Montana (Form WIT-3) through the Transaction Portal (TAP)

Report Wine Shipments to Table Wine Distributors

  • Submit a Monthly Report of Wine Shipments into the State of Montana (Form WSM) through the Transaction Portal (TAP)

File Report of Distilled Spirits Sold to Consumers for On-Premises Consumption and Amount of Liquor Distilled on the Premises

File Semi-Annual Tax Report

File Quarterly Common Carrier Tax