California alcohol DTC shipping reference
This page summarizes the existing Compliant Bootlegger direct-to-consumer reference for California. Information is for general guidance only, may not be complete or current, and is not legal advice. Verify all requirements with state authorities before shipping.
Wine direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- Wine Direct Shipper License
- License cost
- $10 annual registration
- Product restrictions
- Federal and state warning labels required including Prop-65
- Age verification
- Signature required at delivery
- Sales tax rate
- 7.25% plus local rates; local taxes based on destination address
- Excise tax rate
- $0.20 per gallon
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
- Additional notes
- Requires Prop-65 warnings regarding possible ill-effects of alcohol consumption
Cider direct shipping: Permitted
Cider treated as wine when made from fermented real fruit and fruit juices
- License name
- Wine Direct Shipper License
- License cost
- $10 annual registration
- Age verification
- Signature required at delivery
- Sales tax rate
- 7.25% plus local rates
- Excise tax rate
- $0.20 per gallon
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
- Additional notes
- Prop-65 and BPA warnings required
Spirits direct shipping: Permitted
Only for craft distilleries producing less than 150,000 gallons per year. Law expires December 31, 2026.
- License name
- Type 94 Direct Shipper Permit - Craft Spirits
- License cost
- $30 plus $125 initial application fee
- License term
- One year
- Volume limits
- One case per individual per month
- Sales tax rate
- 7.25% plus local taxes
- Excise tax rate
- $3.30/gallon for 100 proof or less; $6.60/gallon for higher
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
Retailer direct shipping: Permitted
Only from retailers in reciprocal states (California or New Mexico)
- Volume limits
- 2 cases per individual per month
- Sales tax rate
- 7.25% plus local rates (only if nexus)
- Excise tax rate
- $0.20 per gallon (not required for retailers)
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery