Free state rules guides
Ship and sell wine across state lines, state by state.
Plain-English summaries of direct-to-consumer shipping permits and label-registration rules, built from official agency pages and statutes. Each guide shows its sources and the date we last checked them.
California
Wine Direct Shipper Permit (ABC license Type 82). Application: Form ABC-248, with a copy of your current winery license and your federal basic permit.
Read the California guideWashington
Wine shipper’s permit (“Wine Out-of-State Shipper to Consumer ONLY”). Fee: $150 per year (raised to $150 on July 27, 2025).
Read the Washington guideNew York
Out-of-State Direct Shipper’s License. Fee: $375; the application form describes it as a 3-year license.
Read the New York guideTexas
Out-of-State Winery Direct Shipper’s Permit (DS). Fee: $470, valid for two years.
Read the Texas guideMore states
We’re adding states in order of winery demand. Need a state that isn’t listed? Ask us and we’ll confirm the current rules before quoting.
Compare the states
| State | DTC permit | Fee | Volume limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Wine Direct Shipper Permit (ABC license Type 82) | — | None stated in §23661.3 |
| Washington | Wine shipper’s permit (“Wine Out-of-State Shipper to Consumer ONLY”) | $150 per year (raised to $150 on July 27, 2025) | None, per LCB |
| Oregon | Direct Shipper Permit | $100 per year | Up to 5 cases of wine (no more than 9 liters each) per resident per month |
| New York | Out-of-State Direct Shipper’s License | $375; the application form describes it as a 3-year license | 36 cases (9 liters or less each) per resident per calendar year (confirm the current limit in §79-c) |
| Texas | Out-of-State Winery Direct Shipper’s Permit (DS) | $470, valid for two years | 9 gallons per consumer per calendar month; 36 gallons per consumer per 12 months |
Last verified Oct 23, 2026. Points still to confirm with each agency are listed at the end of each guide.
Federal deadlines coming up
FDA food facility registration renewal 2026
Window closes Dec 31, 2026. Who must renew, what happens if you miss it, and what FDA charges ($0).
Read the FDA renewal guideTTB annual report 2026
Annual filers: excise return due Jan 14, 2027; 5120.17 due Jan 15, 2027. Eligibility and late penalties.
Read the TTB annual guideHow we keep these guides accurate
- Facts come from state agency pages, statutes and rules, linked on every guide.
- Each guide shows a “last verified” date. We re-check every 90 days.
- Anything we couldn’t confirm is flagged, not guessed.
- These guides are general information, not legal advice. For questions about your structure or eligibility, ask a beverage attorney.
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