ABC-221 Instructions
Instructions for obtaining a daily license.
Revised 09/23
Printable Instructions
Download a printable copy of ABC-221 Instructions by clicking the PDF download button.
Fees
To determine fee(s) due, visit License Fees page.
Method Of Payment
Cashier’s check or money order made payable to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Application Requirements
-
- Complete Daily License Authorization (Form ABC-221)
- Authorization from property owner is required (property owner may sign Form ABC-221 or a signed letter showing the date, time, place and type of alcoholic beverages to be served may be submitted)
- A detailed diagram of the event location may be required on outdoor events (Form ABC-253)
- Form ABC-221 must be submitted to the local ABC District Office which has jurisdiction over the event location. For a listing of ABC District Offices, please visit ABC District Offices
- Form ABC-221 may be submitted either in person or by mail.
- Form ABC-221 must be received a least ten (10) days prior to the event, but should not be submitted more than thirty (30) days in advance
- Effective July 1, 2022, any nonprofit organization applying for a daily license is required to have a valid certified Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) server onsite at all times during the event within the area where the service of alcoholic beverages is occurring.
- For additional information, please visit the Responsible Beverage Service Training Program
- Virtual Events: Events that will be held 100% virtually are exempt from the RBS server mandate.
If your organization intends to make a “Casino Night” or use controlled games as part of your fundraising event, you must comply with Business and Professions Code Section 19985, which includes pre-approval from the Bureau of Gambling Control of the Department of Justice. Please visit Nonprofit Organization Gambling Fundraiser Registration Program for more information.
Qualified Organizations
- To qualify for a GENERAL license, you must be:
- An organization formed for a specific charitable or civic purpose
- A fraternal organization in existence for over five years
- A religious organization
- A political organization
- To qualify for a BEER AND WINE license, you must be:
- An existing non-profit organization including charitable, civic, cultural, fraternal, patriotic, political, religious, social or amateur sports organization
- If this is the first time your organization is having an event, the organization must first be qualified by the Department. As proof, you should bring in IRS and/or Franchise Tax Board documents showing your tax exempt status with your tax I.D. number
Police Department Approval
Police department approval may be required when any of the following apply:
- A large number of people are attending
- The event is being held on a public street or in a public area (i.e. – parking lot)
- This is the first time an event is being held at the location
- The event is a “casino night”
- In certain other circumstances at the Department’s discretion.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain local law enforcement’s approval. This may be done via a letter from the local agency, or the official may sign directly on Form ABC-221.
Conditions
Issuance of the license may be subject to conditions relating to the sales, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. If conditions are imposed, a representative of the organization may be required to come into the ABC office to sign them. If above requirements are not met, the one day license may not be approved.
Contact
For additional information,
contact your local ABC District Office.
Bakersfield
map
4800 Stockdale Highway., Suite 213
Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Phone:
- (661) 395-2731
- Fax:
- (661) 322-5929
- Email:
- Bakersfield@abc.ca.gov
Concord
map
1800 Sutter St., Ste 450
Concord, CA 94520
- Phone:
- (925) 655-6314
- Fax:
- (925) 655-6310
- Email:
- Concord@abc.ca.gov
Eureka
map
1105 Sixth St., Suite C
Eureka, CA 95501
- Phone:
- (707) 445-7229
- Fax:
- (707) 445-6643
- Email:
- Eureka@abc.ca.gov
Fresno
map
1330 B East Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710-7902
- Phone:
- (559) 225-6334
- Fax:
- (559) 225-8740
- Email:
- Fresno@abc.ca.gov
LA/Metro
map
888 S Figueroa Street, Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Phone:
- (213) 833-6043
- Fax:
- (213) 833-6058
- Email:
- LAMetro@abc.ca.gov
LB/Lakewood
map
3950 Paramount Blvd., Suite 250
Lakewood, CA 90712
- Phone:
- (562) 982-1337
- Fax:
- (562) 275-4174
- Email:
- LongBeach/Lakewood@abc.ca.gov
Lodi
map
3021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Suite 150
Lodi, CA 95240
- Phone:
- (209) 371-6761
- Fax:
- (209) 371-6763
- Email:
- lodi@abc.ca.gov
Monrovia
map
222 E. Huntington Dr., Suite 114
Monrovia, CA 91016
- Phone:
- (626) 256-3241
- Fax:
- (626) 263-9858
- Email:
- Monrovia@abc.ca.gov
Palm Desert
map
34-160 Gateway Dr., Suite 120
Palm Desert, CA 92211
- Phone:
- (760) 324-2027
- Fax:
- (760) 324-2632
- Email:
- PalmDesert@abc.ca.gov
Redding
map
1900 Churn Creek Rd., Suite 215
Redding, CA 96002
- Phone:
- (530) 224-4830
- Fax:
- (530) 224-9338
- Email:
- Redding@abc.ca.gov
Riverside
map
3737 Main Street, Suite 900
Riverside, CA 92501
- Phone:
- (951) 782-4400
- Fax:
- (951) 781-0531
- Email:
- Riverside@abc.ca.gov
Sacramento
map
2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155
Sacramento, CA 95834
- Phone:
- (916) 419-1319
- Fax:
- (916) 419-3994
- Email:
- Sacramento@abc.ca.gov
Salinas
map
1137 Westridge Parkway
Salinas, CA 93907
- Phone:
- (831) 755-1990
- Fax:
- (831) 755-1997
- Email:
- Salinas@abc.ca.gov
San Diego
map
8620 Spectrum Center Blvd., Suite 302
San Diego, CA 92123
- Phone:
- (858) 300-6855
- Fax:
- (858) 300-6874
- Email:
- SanDiego@abc.ca.gov
San Francisco
map
33 New Montgomery St., Suite 1230
San Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 356-6500
(415) 356-6501
(415) 356-6502
(415) 356-6503 - Fax:
- (415) 356-6599
- Email:
- SanFrancisco@abc.ca.gov
San Jose
map
224 Airport Parkway, Suite 620
San Jose, CA 95110
- Phone:
- (408) 346-2417
- Fax:
- (408) 346-2413
- Email:
- SanJose@abc.ca.gov
San Luis Obispo
map
3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 103A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Phone:
- (805) 543-7183
- Fax:
- (805) 543-3814
- Email:
- SanLuisObispo@abc.ca.gov
San Marcos
map
570 Rancheros Drive, Suite 240
San Marcos, CA 92069
- Phone:
- (760) 471-4237
- Fax:
- (760) 471-6142
- Email:
- SanMarcos@abc.ca.gov
Santa Ana
map
2 MacArthur Place, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92707
- Phone:
- (657) 205-3533
- Fax:
- (657) 205-3520
- Email:
- SantaAna@abc.ca.gov
Santa Rosa
map
50 D Street, Room 130
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2165
- Fax:
- (707)527-9537
- Email:
- SantaRosa@abc.ca.gov
Van Nuys
map
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 220
Van Nuys, CA 91401
- Phone:
- (818) 901-5017
- Fax:
- (818) 785-6731
- Email:
- VanNuys@abc.ca.gov
Ventura
map
1000 South Hill Road, Suite 310
Ventura, CA 93003
- Phone:
- (805) 289-0100
- Fax:
- (805) 289-0110
- Email:
- Ventura@abc.ca.gov
TRACE
Law Enforcement Reporting
LEAD
Off-Sale Licensee Training
Google Translate