Walkthrough: Obtain Your Permit for Buying Food Grade Ethanol in Minnesota
Sample and Blank Form Downloads
Minnesota Alcohol Regulatory Authority
- Issuing Authority: Minnesota Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement
- Website: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/age/Pages/default.aspx
- Mailing Address: Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, 445 Minnesota Street (Skyway level), St. Paul, MN 55101-2156
- Phone: (651) 201-7511
Steps to Complete Your Permit to Purchase Ethyl Alcohol Form
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq0693GHjuI
NOTE: Due to Minnesota law, we are only able to ship ethyl alcohol (ethanol) in a minimum of five-gallon orders.
Step 1: Open the Application for Permit to Purchase and/or Possess Ethyl Alcohol and/or Distilled Spirits.
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Step 2: Click the bubble on the left of "Permit to Purchase and Posses Ethyl Alcohol."
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Step 3: Fill in the name and address of your company along with the phone number.
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Step 4: Write the name of your company once more and sign and date the application. Mark whether you will pay the fee with cash or check. Checks are made payable to: Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division.
Step 5: Mail the application with your choice of payment to:
Step 6: Receive back your approved permit via mail. If it has been more than two weeks and you have not yet received a response, inquiries can be made to (651) 201-7511, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm Central Time.