How to Obtain Your Permit for Buying Food Grade Ethanol in New York

Where to find your New York Ethanol Permit 

In order to purchase food grade ethanol as a resident in New York, you must have a permit.  Once you know which permit you need, you can apply for it with New York's licensing system online at https://mylicense.sla.ny.gov/Login.

New York Alcohol Regulatory Authority

Steps to Complete Your Form

Step 1: Go to businessexpress.ny.gov and search for the "Industrial Alcohol License" or click this link: Industrial Alcohol Permit (3 years). Then click the "Apply Online" button.

Apply Online for Industrial Alcohol Permit in New York

Step 2: Create an SLA account and log into the licensing center. Once you have done so proceed to start the application. It begins with adding your business to your account:

Start Application for New York Industrial Alcohol Permit

Step 3: Once your business has been added continue to follow the steps to complete the application.

Step 4: You will receive an approval or denial via email.  Log into your account on https://aca.licensecenter.ny.gov/aca/default.aspx to manage your licenses and permits.  Allow one to two weeks for processing.  If it has been two weeks and you have not yet received a response, inquiries can be made to (518) 453-8130, Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm Eastern Time.

If there is a problem with your application, you will receive an email detailing the issue and suggested corrective measures.


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