Walkthrough: Obtain Your Permit for Buying Food Grade Ethanol in Idaho

Sample and Blank Form Downloads

Food grade ethanol permit for Idaho:

Idaho Alcohol Regulatory Authority

  • Issuing Authority: Idaho State Liquor Division
  • Issuing Authority URL:  https://liquor.idaho.gov/
  • E-mail: ethyl@liquor.idaho.gov
  • Mailing Address: Idaho State Liquor Division Administrative Office, 1349 E. Beechcraft Ct., Boise, ID 83716
  • Phone:  (208) 884-7060

Steps to Complete Your Special Alcohol Application to Purchase High Proof Ethyl Alcohol Form

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Step 1:  Download a blank copy of the Special Alcohol Application to Purchase High Proof Ethyl Alcohol using the link provided above.  You can fill out this form electronically in your browser or print it and complete by hand.

Idaho Permit Step 2

Step 2: Enter the date you are filling out the application.  Then enter your name and contact person.  If you are the contact person, you will leave that field blank.

Idaho Permit Step 3

Step 3: Fill in your business information.  First, enter your business name and then shipping and mailing address.  If your mailing address is the same as shipping, you still need to fill out both fields

Idaho Permit Step 4

Step 4: Enter your business phone and email.  Then, enter your state sales/use tax permit number for your business.

Idaho Permit Step 6

Step 5: Describe your business and what you will use high proof ethyl alcohol (ethanol) for. 

Idaho Permit Step 6

Step 6: Enter the total amount of alcohol you estimate you will need until December 31st.  Then, state whether you are going to purchase 190 proof alcohol, 200 proof alcohol, or both.

Step 7: Email your application to ethyl@liquor.idaho.gov. 

Step 8: Receive back your approved permit.  Allow seven to 14 days for processing.  If it has been three weeks and you have not yet received a response, inquiries can be made to (208) 884-7060, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Time. 


Step 9: Send us a copy of your approved permit to service@culinarysolvent.com.

Step 10: Return to https://CulinarySolvent.com and place your order for 200 proof food grade alcohol. 


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