Wine Permits

Federal Application Process – This web page provides complete details on the Federal Application process required to enter the wine industry.

Wine Industry Regulation and Finance – This web page provides details on how regulatory responsibilities and financial investments differ dependant on the type of operation. These operations include; independent winery or bonded wine cellar; alternating proprietors; and custom crush operations;

Winery/Taxpaid Wine Bottling House: Anyone wishing to operate a wine premises (bonded winery (BW or BWN), bonded wine cellar (BWC) or taxpaid wine bottling house (TPWBH)) must first apply to TTB using this packet and receive permission to start operations. Winery, bonded wine cellar and/or taxpaid wine bottling house operations may not begin unless and until approval is given.