Register products in Washington
Learn about the requirements to register products in Washington.
Washington is an email state. When you create a registration via PRO, it will be emailed to the state for approval or rejection. They will respond directly to you in an email with notice of the decision.
Which product types to register
- Wine
- Malt
- Spirits
- Vintage (for wine)
- Bottle size
- ABV
- Bottles per case
How to register your products
- If you have a new brand that requires a COLA, register it as a New Brand.
- If you have a new COLA under an existing brand, register it as a Line Extension.
- If you make changes to a product that do not require a new COLA, you do not need to register the product again in Washington.
- If you have a variety pack or combo, you do not need to register it separately in Washington.
State fees and approval time
| Wine | Malt | Spirits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brand | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Line Extension | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Some registrations are approved upon submission, while others require review. If you have not received approval or a request for supporting information within three days, leave a comment for the state administrator on your registration, or reach out to the state.
Distributor information
Distributor information is not required in Washington.
Required documents
- Trade Name Document (if you answered yes to Does this brand operate a trade name owned by you?)
- Brand Acquisition Letter (if you answered yes to Are you registering a label because you just recently acquired this brand?)
- 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?)
Renewals
Renewals are not required in Washington.