Please review Form ABC-218 INSTR before submitting this application.
Event dates: if the event is multiple days, the dates must be consecutive, and each day must have the same number of attendees and hours during which alcohol is served.
Separate events: if the number of attendees and hours are not the same, each day must be submitted as a separate event.
Event hours: if the event is multiple days, the starting time and ending time must be the same for each day.
Event type: if your event type is not listed, select Other and enter the type of event.
Approvals: your event may require operating conditions, Property Owner approval, Law Enforcement Agency approval, or a Supplemental Diagram.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | ABC-218 |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 55 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 10 min |
| Edition | 01/2024 |
| Issuing agency | Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control |
| Who can apply online | License Administrators and their designees |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | ABC-218, ABC218, ABC 218, Form ABC-218, California ABC-218, Catering Authorization Application |
| Official source | ABC-218 (Rev 01/2024), Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control |
