Alcohol Carrier License
Carriers/shippers in Missouri must apply for an alcohol carrier license in order to transport and deliver shipments of wine directly to consumers.
Required Documents:
- Alcohol Carrier Application
(Please contact your local district office if you have questions).
- No Fee
- Statute 311.185.4 & 5
Alcohol Carriers Must:
- Not deliver to any person under 21 years of age, or to any intoxicated person, or any person appearing to be in a state of intoxication;
- Require valid proof of identity and age;
- Obtain the signature of an adult as a condition of delivery; and
- Keep records of wine shipped which include the license number and name of the winery or retailer, quantity of wine shipped, recipient's name and address, and an electronic or paper form of signature from the wine recipient.
Out-of-State Retailers
It remains illegal for out-of-state retailers to ship wine directly to Missouri consumers from any state. Section 311.462, RSMo., referring to reciprocal state shipping, was repealed effective August 28, 2017.