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).
Server Training Requirements - 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 Franchise Code - Michigan Liquor Control Code sections that explain the requirements for agreements between Wholesaler licensees and wine 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).
Server Training Requirements - Information on the server training requirements for on premises licensees and where to obtain this training for your employees
Product Label Registration:
Beer Franchise Code - Michigan Liquor Control Code sections that explain the requirements for agreements between Wholesaler licensees and beer supplier licensees
Beer Price Filing Requirements - 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).
Server Training Requirements - Information on the server training requirements for on premises licensees and where to obtain this training for your employees
Product Label Registration:
Wine Price Filing Requirements - Information on mandatory price filings for wine and mixed spirit drink products sold by a Wholesaler licensee
Wine Franchise Code - Michigan Liquor Control Code sections that explain the requirements for agreements between Wholesaler licensees and wine supplier licensees
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).
Server Training Requirements - Information on the server training requirements for on premises licensees and where to obtain this training for your employees
Monthly Small Distiller Tax Report - Tax reporting form for reporting and remitting spirit taxes to the Commission
Request to Recode State Owned Merchandise - Form used to change a code for a spirit product listed with the Commission
E-Quote System for Registering Products: 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:
Excise Tax Reporting Instructions & Form:
Direct Shipper Licensees
Product Label Registration:
Excise Tax Reporting Instructions & Form:
