Alcohol Fuel Plant Required Documents

Permits Online Required Documents – What to Gather Before You Apply

Before starting your large, medium, or small alcohol fuel plant application, you should gather the following documentation:

Application Type: Alcohol Fuel Plant Documentation to Gather Before You Apply
Distilled Spirits Bond- A bond is always required for medium and large alcohol fuel plants, and for non-producing small alcohol fuel plants	TTB Form 5110.56, Distilled Spirits Plant Bond. A bond is an insurance agreement pledging security of taxes, including penalties and interest, for which you may become liable.
For a Corporation - A copy of your Articles of Incorporation and/or Certificate of Incorporation	Documents filed with the state that legally records the creation of a corporation.
For a Limited Liability Company - A copy of your Articles of Organization and/or Certificate of Organization	Documents filed with the state outlining the formation of a limited liability company.
For a Partnership – A copy of your partnership agreement	A contract between partners that sets out the terms and conditions of the partnership.
Lease Agreement or Proof of Property Ownership	If you are leasing the property/premises where you will be conducting your operations, you must submit a copy of your signed and dated lease agreement. This agreement must show that the property owner knows how you intend to use the property and gives consent for you to use the building/land for this purpose. We need this information even if the owners or officers of the company own the property and are leasing to the company. If you own the property/premises then you must provide proof of ownership, such as a deed.
Signing Authority Authorization	You must supply proof that any person who will sign documents, forms, reports, etc., or who will correspond with TTB about this business, has legal authority to do so. Proof of signing authority includes such things as: An excerpt from the Articles of Incorporation (Corporations) An excerpt from the Articles of Organization (LLCs) An excerpt from the Partnership Agreement (Partnerships) Copies of a relevant resolution Official company meeting minutes TTB Form 5100.1, Signing Authority for Corporate and LLC Officials TTB Form 5000.8, Power of Attorney, if someone other than an employee, such as a consultant, will act on behalf of the business entity.
Diagram of the Alcohol Fuel Plant	The diagram of the premises must: Show where operations will take place Show where product will be stored

Application Type: Alcohol Fuel Plant Other Documents You May Need to Submit
Power of Attorney	TTB Form 5000.8. If someone other than an employee, such as a consultant, will act on behalf of the business entity.
Change in Bond (Consent of Surety)	TTB Form 5000.18 is needed if you are conducting additional operations that are not covered under your bond, such as adding a non-contiguous location.
Variance Request	A variance request is letterhead notice (a statement written on company letterhead) requesting permission to use an alternate method or procedure in lieu of one outlined in the regulations. You will need to describe, in detail, the proposed alternate method or procedure and the existing regulation to which it relates. You must also provide “good cause” for your request, such as when changing circumstances create a need for a different approach.

Application Type: Alcohol Fuel Plant
Other Documents You May Need to Submit

Power of Attorney

TTB Form 5000.8. If someone other than an employee, such as a consultant, will act on behalf of the business entity.

Change in Bond (Consent of Surety)

TTB Form 5000.18 is needed if you are conducting additional operations that are not covered under your bond, such as adding a non-contiguous location.

Variance Request

A variance request is letterhead notice (a statement written on company letterhead) requesting permission to use an alternate method or procedure in lieu of one outlined in the regulations.

You will need to describe, in detail, the proposed alternate method or procedure and the existing regulation to which it relates.

You must also provide “good cause” for your request, such as when changing circumstances create a need for a different approach.

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IMPORTANT

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Page last reviewed: July 30, 2018

Last updated: January 2, 2026
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