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Federal Alcohol Dealer Registration (TTB Form 5630.5d): Nashville restaurant guide

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

What it is

Federal registration required for any business selling beer, wine or spirits. TABC lists it as a required document.

When a restaurant needs it

Before you begin selling alcohol, for each location.

How to apply

File TTB Form 5630.5d through TTB Permits Online.

Documents you’ll need

Business legal name and EIN
Location address
Owner information

Fee

No fee stated on TTB's retail dealer page

Processing time

Varies

Renewal

Update by July 1 if information changes; notify within 30 days of closing

Who files

The owner or an authorized representative files.

Good to know

You must also keep records of alcohol received (quantities, source, dates).

Official source

TTB — Beverage alcohol retailers

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.