Register products in Illinois
Learn about the requirements for registering products in Illinois.
Which product types to register
In Illinois, you will need to register:
- Malt/Beer
- Spirits
- Wine
You will need to include the following information for each product you register:
- Vintage (for wine)
- Bottle size
- ABV
- Bottles per case
How to register your products
- If you have a new brand, register it as a New Brand.
- If you have a new COLA under an existing brand, register it as a Line Extension.
- If you have a variety pack or combo, you don't need to register it separately.
- If you make changes to a product or label, including changing distributors, register your product as a Revision.
- New bottle sizes and new vintages (for wine) are considered revisions in Illinois.
- All products must already be registered with the state.
- If you are canceling an existing distributor relationship, you must file a Withdrawal of Registration Statement, available here. Multiple distributors can be assigned the same brands in the same territories in Illinois, so you do not need to cancel an existing distributor relationship before creating new ones. Be aware of any contractual obligations with your distributors who might require this.
State fees and approval time
There is no state fee for registrations in Illinois. You will only be charged a $10 PRO fee for each registration.
| Wine | Malt | Spirit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brand | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| Line Extension | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| Revision | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| VAP/Combo | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Renewals | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Some registrations are approved upon submission, while others require review. If you have not received approval or a request for supporting information within threedays, leave a comment for the state administrator on your registration, or reach out to the state.
License information
License numbers in Illinois are typically formatted as #X-#######.
Distributor information
Distributor assignments are required as part of label registration in Illinois. During the registration process, you will need to assign distributors and choose the territories in which they will be selling your product.
You will also need to include a Distributor Appointment Letter.
Required documents
- Brand Acquisition Letter (if you answered yes to Are you registering a label because you just recently acquired this brand?)
- Trade Name Document (if you answered yes to Does this brand operate a trade name owned by you?)
- Bottling Letter (if you answered no to Do you bottle this brand?)
- Brand Owner Authorization Letter (if you answered no to Are you the brand producer?)
- Distributor Appointment Letter(for each distributor)
Renewals
Renewals are not required in Illinois.
More information
Illinois manages registrations through PRO as well as their own state system. Because there are multiple systems in use, registrations listed on the Illinois active brands site may not reflect all active registrations in the state.
Illinois prefers that you register online, but accepts paper registrations. Read more on the ILCC site.
- Illinois LCC
- 100 W. Randolph St.
- Ste. 7-801
- Chicago, IL 60601
Contact information
Tara Womack: Tara.Womack@Illinois.gov