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Alcohol Carry-Out and Delivery Endorsement (ABC): Washington, D.C. restaurant guide

ABCA

What it is

Lets an on-premises retailer sell beer, wine and spirits for carry-out and delivery when accompanied by one or more prepared food items, 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. daily, from the licensed address.

When a restaurant needs it

If you will sell alcohol to-go or through delivery apps alongside food.

How to apply

Check 'Carryout and Delivery' on the alcohol license application or file the endorsement application with ABCA; ABC Board approval is required for licensees not registered by March 31, 2021.

Documents you’ll need

Fee
$200 annual endorsement fee
Processing time
Varies — ABC Board
Renewal
Annual fee
Who files
Licensee or ABC attorney.

Good to know

Delivery apps will not list alcohol without this endorsement on file. Settlement agreements can restrict it.

Official source

ABCA: carry-out and delivery endorsement · ABCA: endorsements and permits

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