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# Alabama Wine Shipping Regulations

> Requirements and process for shipping wine to Alabama consumers

Consumers are required by law to go to a State ABC store to place a special order and obtain a Direct Import Authorization Form. This must be obtained prior to placing an order for out-of-state wine.

[Click here to obtain and download a copy of the form.](https://cdn.document360.io/7485bb4a-23de-4afb-8cc6-1aefa93abbfa/Images/Documentation/Alabama_ABC_Form.pdf)

## Process Overview

• A list of Alabama state stores can be found [here](https://alabcboard.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/Store%20Phone%20List_0.pdf).

• The consumer then sends a copy of the completed form to the winery they purchase from.

• The winery sends order information to WineDirect, including:

* ABC Store number in the Name or Company field
* ABC Store address in the address fields
* Copy of the form to WineDirect at [CSOperations@winedirect.com](mailto:CSOperations@winedirect.com) to include in the shipping package with the wine.

• WineDirect ships the package to the designated State ABC store.

• Upon arrival at the ABC Store, the consumer will be contacted for pickup.

• The consumer is responsible for payment of the Alabama taxes upon pickup.

<Warning>
  **PLEASE NOTE:** Carriers will return shipments not properly addressed to an Alabama ABC State Store.
</Warning>
