Form ABC-221 at a glance
What it is: ABC-221 is the State of California Daily License Application of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Who signs: In SECTION 4. SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS, you attest that you are authorized by the organization named in Organization Name to make this application on its behalf.
A filled-in Form ABC-221 example: a garden club's charity dinner
How to fill out Form ABC-221, box by box
Organization name, Tax ID and mailing address
In SECTION 1. ORGANIZATION AND LICENSE TYPE INFORMATION, enter the Organization Name and the Tax ID.
Enter the Organization Mailing Address.
License type
Under LICENSE TYPE, the form lists Special Daily Beer and Wine ($50.00), Daily General ($75.00) and Special Temporary License ($100.00). (checked November 8, 2026)
Under Special Daily Beer and Wine, mark Amateur Sports Organization, Charitable, Civic, Cultural, Fraternal, Political, Religious, Social or Other.
Under Daily General, mark Political Party/Affiliate Supporting Candidate for Public Office or Ballot Measure, Organization Formed for Specific Charitable or Civic Purpose, Fraternal Organization in Existence over Five Years with Regular Membership, Religious Organization or Vessel per Section 24045.10 B&P.
Under Special Temporary License, mark Television Station per Section 24045.2 or 24045.9 B&P, Non-profit Corporation per Section 24045.4 and 24045.6 B&P, Person Conducting Estate Wine Sale per Section 24045.8 B&P, Women's Educational and Charitable Organization per Section 24045.3 B&P or Other Special Temporary License.
If the box next to them is marked, fill in Per Section, License # and Amount.
Event dates, hours and virtual event
In SECTION 2. EVENT DETAILS, enter the Event Dates, the Total # of Days and the Hours of Alcoholic Beverage Sales, Service and/or Consumption.
Under Virtual Event, mark Yes or No. Mark Yes, if the event is 100% virtual.
Event address and location
Enter the Event Address (Street #, Name, and City) and the Event Location Description (Jones Park, Pavilion A, etc.). Under Location Within the City Limit, mark Yes or No.
Event type, entertainment and attendance
Under Event Type, mark Birthday, Concert, Carnival, Dance, Dinner, Festival, Lunch, Mixer, Picnic, Sporting Event, Social Gathering, Wedding or Other.
Enter the Type of Entertainment and the Estimated Attendance, and mark Yes or No for Event Open to Public.
Security guard and outdoor event
Under Security Guard, mark Yes or No. If Yes, enter How Many.
If you mark Yes for Outdoor Event, a diagram of the event area is required.
Required certification
REQUIRED: By checking this box, you are certifying that you understand the requirements detailed in Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 25682(c) which state that a nonprofit organization that has obtained a temporary daily license from the department must designate a person(s) to receive RBS training certification prior to the event, and that designated person(s) shall remain onsite for the duration of the event.
B&P Code Section 25682(c) requires that a designated RBS-trained person(s) shall remain on site for the duration of the event.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in immediate cancellation of the permit.
Contact information
In SECTION 3. CONTACT INFORMATION, enter the Contact Person, the Phone Number and the Email Address.
Signatures and approvals
For the Organization's Authorized Representative, enter the Name, Phone Number, Signature and Date Signed.
Property Owner Approval is Required: enter By (Name), Phone Number, Signature and Date Signed.
For Law Enforcement Approval, enter By (Name), If applicable, with the Phone Number, Signature and Date Signed.
More rules for Form ABC-221
Complete all applicable items.
Once the daily license is issued, fees cannot be refunded.
This license may be revoked summarily by the department if, in the opinion of the department and/or the local law enforcement agency, it is necessary to protect the safety, welfare, health, peace and morals of the people of the State.
Common questions about Form ABC-221
Where do I file it?
Submit this application to your local ABC district office with the required fee (cashier's check or money order) payable to ABC.
Sources
[1] Form ABC-221 (Rev.11/2023), Daily License Application, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (the Official source link on this page).
