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
- Issuing Authority: New York Liquor Authority
- Issuing Authority Website: https://sla.ny.gov/
- Mailing Address: 317 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
- Phone: 518-474-3114 [Press "1", then "3" for licensing]
- Email: Licensing.Information@sla.ny.gov
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.
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:
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.
