Licensing/Renewal Steps for Alcohol, Tobacco, Nicotine or Vapor Products (“TNVP”)
Step 1 – Review the User Guides. You can find them under “Request or Apply” on our eServices portal to help prepare the needed information and documents for your license type(s).
Step 2 – Complete Application. For all license types, you can login or register on our eServices portal and file/renew your application electronically based on the type of license(s) you need. If preferred, paper applications are available below for Tobacco, Nicotine or Vapor Product licenses. Batch license applications are available for businesses that sell both TNVP products and alcohol or are applying for multiple TNVP locations. Paper applications should be mailed to ABC, 500 Mero Street 2NW21, Frankfort, KY 40601. If using a paper application, please allow extra time for mailing.
Step 3 – Review and Approval. The licensing division of ABC will review your application to ensure compliance before the final license is approved or denied. If any information is missing or incorrect, application processing could be delayed. At any time, you can log into the eServices portal to check the status of your application or call our licensing department at 502-564-4850. If your application also requires approval from a local ABC administrator, you are encouraged to reach out to your local administrator as soon after your application is submitted.
Brand Registration
ABC uses an online brand registration system known as Kentucky PRO (Product Registry Online) to register brands sold in Kentucky. This is only applicable for producers/suppliers and wholesalers/distributors. Use the links below to register your new brand.
Paper Licensing Applications to Mail
- Explanation of Paper Licensing Forms
- Tobacco, Nicotine, or Vapor Product License – Initial Application Form
- Tobacco, Nicotine, or Vapor Product - Temporary License Application Form
- Tobacco, Nicotine, or Vapor Product - License Renewal Form
- Alcoholic Beverage & Tobacco, Nicotine, or Vapor Product - License Batch Application Form
- Alcoholic Beverage & Tobacco, Nicotine, or Vapor Product - License Batch Renewal Form
Guide and Link to eServices
