Distributor License

Change in Kansas Liquor Laws:

In May 2010, the Kansas Legislature has made amendments to the Kansas Liquor Control Act and the Kansas Club and Drinking Establishment Act to allow liquor licenses to change from a one year license term to a two year license term effective July 1, 2010.

When you apply for a new liquor license or renew your existing license this year, it will be for a two year license term instead of one year license term. The license fee has been adjusted accordingly.

You will have the option to either:

  • pay the license fee and the registration fee in full or
  • pay half of the license fee plus the registration fee with your application and pay the remaining half of the license fee plus a 10% surcharge within one year from the date your license was issued. Note: If you do not pay your remaining license fee and the 10% surcharge when it is due, your license will automatically be cancelled.

To read more about this legislative change and others, please read our 2010 Amendments to Liquor Laws.

Notice to All Distributors:

Due to current industry practices involving the transfer of short-dated product, the memorandum on that subject issued by Director Robert Engler in 1992 has been rescinded by the Alcoholic Beverage Control, effective Aug. 31, 2010.

Applying for a New Distributor's License

Renewing Your Distributor's License

Conventional Filing

Electronic Filing and Payment

Other Forms

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