Here's your guide to registering products in Colorado.
Which product types to register
In Colorado, you'll need to register:
- Malt/Beer
- Wine
- Spirits
- Cider
You'll need to include the following information for each product you register:
- Vintage
- ABV
How to register your products
- If you have a new brand, register it as a New Brand.
- If you have a new COLA under an existing brand, register it as a Line Extension.
- If you make changes to a product or label, register your product as a Revision.
- If you have a variety pack or combo, you don't need to register it separately.
State fees and approval time
All fees are subject to an additional $5 technology charge.
| Wine | Malt | Spirit | |
| New Brand | $0** | $0** | $0** |
| Line Extension | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revision | $0 | $0 | $0 |
**Colorado Sole Source Fee: If you're an importer registering a product you don't own, you need to apply for a sole source application for each brand being registered. This fee is $100 per manufacturer/U.S. primary source, in addition to the $5 technology fee per label. This rule applies to wine, spirits, malt beverages, beer, and cider products.
Some registrations are approved upon submission, while others require review. If you haven't received approval or a request for supporting information within 3 days, leave a comment for the state administrator on your registration, or reach out to the state.
License information
Licenses are typically formatted as XX-XXXXX.
Distributor information
Distributor assignments are required as part of label registration in Colorado.
Renewals
Renewals are not required in Colorado.
More information
Sole source fee: Registrations in Colorado may be charged a $100 sole source fee. Read more on the state site.
30-day rule: Per Colorado Department of Revenue regulation 47-294, licensees must register their alcohol labels 30 days prior to shipment to wholesalers.