New Licensee Resources
Congratulations on your new liquor license! The links below will direct you to helpful information, instructions on specific requirements as a licensee, forms, and signage for your new business. Included is information for the most common license types issued by the Commission. If you have any additional questions not addressed below, please contact the MLCC, toll-free, at 866-813-0011.
On-Premises Retailer Licensees
Signs for Your Licensed Premises
- Under 21 Penalty Sign - REQUIRED TO BE POSTED BY LICENSEE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE UNDER MCL 436.1701(1) - This sign provides a warning of the penalties of selling or serving alcohol to someone under the age of 21.
- Age Sign - This sign displays the year of birth a person has to be on a given day to be over the age of 21. It is updated annually to account for the new year.
- Concealed Weapons Sign - This sign can be displayed by an on premises licensee to indicate concealed weapons are prohibited. Posting of this sign is optional under MCL 28.425o(1)(d).
Information on the server training requirements for on premises licensees and where to obtain this training for your employees
Online Spirit Ordering Information (for Class C, B-Hotel, Club, and G-1 licensees)
Tax Requirements for Brewpub licensees
Off-Premises Retailer Licensees
Signs for Your Licensed Premises
- Under 21 Penalty Sign - REQUIRED TO BE POSTED BY LICENSEE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE UNDER MCL 436.1701(1) - This sign provides a warning of the penalties of selling or serving alcohol to someone under the age of 21.
- Age Sign - This sign displays the year of birth a person has to be on a given day to be over the age of 21. It is updated annually to account for the new year.
Online Spirit Ordering Information (for Specially Designated Distributor licensees)
Wholesaler Licensees
Franchise Code and Supplier Agreements
- Beer Franchise Code - Michigan Liquor Control Code sections that explain the requirements for agreements between Wholesaler licensees and beer supplier licensees
- Wine / Mixed Spirit Drink Franchise Code - Michigan Liquor Control Code sections that explain the requirements for agreements between Wholesaler licensees and wine or mixed spirit drink supplier licensees
Price Filing Requirements
Excise Tax Reporting Instructions
Tax Reporting Forms
Micro Brewer Licensees
Signs for Your Licensed Premises:
- Under 21 Penalty Sign - REQUIRED TO BE POSTED BY LICENSEE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE UNDER MCL 436.1701(1) - This sign provides a warning of the penalties of selling or serving alcohol to someone under the age of 21.
- Age Sign - This sign displays the year of birth a person has to be on a given day to be over the age of 21. It is updated annually to account for the new year.
- Concealed Weapons Sign - This sign can be displayed by an on premises licensee to indicate concealed weapons are prohibited. Posting of this sign is optional under MCL 28.425o(1)(d).
Information on the server training requirements for on premises licensees and where to obtain this training for your employees.
Product Label Registration
- SIPS+ (Formerly MWPR) - Register beer, wine, and mixed spirit drink products through the SIPS+ system prior to selling in Michigan
Michigan Liquor Control Code sections that explain the requirements for agreements between Wholesaler licensees and beer supplier licensees
Information on mandatory price filings for beer products sold by a Wholesaler licensee
Excise Tax Reporting Instructions
Tax Reporting Forms
Small Wine Maker Licensees
Signs for Your Licensed Premises
- Under 21 Penalty Sign - REQUIRED TO BE POSTED BY LICENSEE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE UNDER MCL 436.1701(1) - This sign provides a warning of the penalties of selling or serving alcohol to someone under the age of 21.
- Age Sign - This sign displays the year of birth a person has to be on a given day to be over the age of 21. It is updated annually to account for the new year.
- Concealed Weapons Sign - This sign can be displayed by an on premises licensee to indicate concealed weapons are prohibited. Posting of this sign is optional under MCL 28.425o(1)(d).
Information on the server training requirements for on premises licensees and where to obtain this training for your employees
Product Label Registration
- SIPS+ (Formerly MWPR) - Register beer, wine, and mixed spirit drink products through the SIPS+ system prior to selling in Michigan
Michigan Liquor Control Code sections that explain the requirements for agreements between Wholesaler licensees and wine supplier licensees
Information on mandatory price filings for wine and mixed spirit drink products sold by a Wholesaler licensee
Excise Tax Reporting Instructions
Tax Reporting Forms
Small Distiller Licensees
Signs for Your Licensed Premises:
- Under 21 Penalty Sign - REQUIRED TO BE POSTED BY LICENSEE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE UNDER MCL 436.1701(1) - This sign provides a warning of the penalties of selling or serving alcohol to someone under the age of 21.
- Age Sign - This sign displays the year of birth a person has to be on a given day to be over the age of 21. It is updated annually to account for the new year.
- Concealed Weapons Sign - This sign can be displayed by an on premises licensee to indicate concealed weapons are prohibited. Posting of this sign is optional under MCL 28.425o(1)(d).
Information on the server training requirements for on premises licensees and where to obtain this training for your employees.
Tax reporting form for reporting and remitting spirit taxes to the Commission
Form used to change a code for a spirit product listed with the Commission
Online filing system for Vendor of Spirits to transact product quotation business with the Commission
Spirit Price Book Information
Outstate Seller of Beer, Wine, or Mixed Spirit Drink Licensees
Product Label Registration:
- SIPS+ (Formerly MWPR) - Register beer, wine, and mixed spirit drink products through the SIPS+ system prior to selling in Michigan
Excise Tax Reporting Instructions & Form:
Direct Shipper Licensees
Product Label Registration:
- SIPS+ (Formerly MWPR) - Register beer, wine, and mixed spirit drink products through the SIPS+ system prior to selling in Michigan
Excise Tax Reporting Instructions & Form:
