The ABL-100 is the Law Enforcement Notification for Special Event Application, a form of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) on which the local Chief of Police or Sheriff states whether they object to a Special Event License to sell beer, wine, and/or liquor. Special event organizers complete the top section, hand the form to law enforcement and attach the signed copy to their license application. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by SCDOR at dor.sc.gov.
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What is ABL-100?
Form ABL-100, Law Enforcement Notification for Special Event Application, is the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) form that records whether the local police chief or county sheriff has been told about a Special Event License to sell beer, wine, and/or liquor and whether they object to it.
The form has two parts. The applicant completes the first: the legal entity name or sole proprietor, the physical location of the event, the municipality (if applicable), the county, the date(s) of the event and the beginning and ending times. The Chief of Police or Sheriff completes the second. There the official confirms having been informed of the application for a Special Event license at the address shown, then checks either I do not object to the issuance of the Special Event License or I object to the issuance of the Special Event License. The official also signs, dates and gives name, title, department and phone number.
The form belongs to SCDOR's Alcohol Beverage Licensing program. The printed form tells organizers to attach the ABL-100 to the Special Event License application they submit on MyDORWAY, SCDOR's online account system. It also mentions the ABL-900, which lists licenses for which a separate email notice to SLED is required. The ABL-100 is not the license application itself.
Who needs to file ABL-100?
Special event organizers who are applying for a Special Event License to sell beer, wine, and/or liquor complete this form. The organizer fills in the applicant section, then submits the form to the Chief of Police of the municipality where the event is located. If the event is not within municipal limits, the organizer submits it to the Sheriff of the county where the event is located.
The Chief of Police or Sheriff completes and signs the law enforcement section. If the Chief or Sheriff cannot sign, the organizer must include a written statement from the Chief or Sheriff authorizing another law enforcement representative to sign on their behalf.
An organizer applying for more than one location needs a separate form for each location.
Applicants for a license listed on the ABL-900 have an additional step: they notify SLED by email at least 24 hours before the event, as described under How to submit.
When to file ABL-100
The ABL-100 is completed when you prepare your Special Event License application, because the form directs you to attach it to the application you submit on MyDORWAY. No separate due date is printed on the form, so allow time for the Chief of Police or Sheriff to review and sign it before you submit the application.
If you are applying for a license listed on the ABL-900, notify SLED at least 24 hours before your event by email. The form prints this as a separate notice to SLED.
If the form is not completely filled out, your application will be returned to you. For multiple locations, prepare one form per location.
Documents you need
- A written statement from the Chief of Police or Sheriff authorizing another law enforcement representative to sign on their behalf, only if the Chief or Sheriff is unable to sign the form.
- The entire Special Event License application, presented to law enforcement officials together with the ABL-100.
How to fill out ABL-100
Enter the legal entity or proprietor
In the applicant section, write the Legal entity name or sole proprietor exactly as it appears on your license application.
Enter the physical location of the event
Write the street address where the event will take place in Physical location of event. Law enforcement confirms the license for the address shown here.
Enter municipality and county
Fill in Municipality (if applicable) and County. Whether the event is inside municipal limits decides if the form goes to the Chief of Police or the Sheriff.
Enter dates and times
Write the Date(s) of special event, the Beginning time and the Ending time.
Prepare one form per location
If you are applying for multiple locations, complete a separate ABL-100 for each location.
Send it to the right law enforcement office
Present the form with your entire application to the Chief of Police of the municipality, or to the county Sheriff if the event is outside municipal limits. Do not change any of the printed wording.
Have the official mark the notification
The Chief of Police or Sheriff checks either the box stating no objection or the box stating an objection to the issuance of the Special Event License.
Collect the official's signature and details
The official signs, dates the form and enters name and title, department and phone number. If the official cannot sign, include the written statement authorizing another representative.
Review, download and attach
Check that every field is complete, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and attach it to your MyDORWAY application as described under How to submit.
How to submit ABL-100
The ABL-100 goes to law enforcement first and then travels with your Special Event License application on MyDORWAY.
- Law enforcement: present the entire application, together with this form, to the Chief of Police of the municipality where the event is located. If the event is outside municipal limits, present it to the Sheriff of the county where the event is located.
- MyDORWAY: submit your Special Event License application at https://mydorway.dor.sc.gov and attach your ABL-100 to it. The form says online submission is faster than a paper application and results in fewer errors. To sign up you need your FEIN or SSN, your License Number, and a Letter ID or a copy of your last return.
- Email to SLED: if you are applying for a license listed on the ABL-900, email [email protected] at least 24 hours before your event, and copy [email protected].
Do not alter the form: any alterations void the agreement. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving any part of the form blank: the form says an application that is not completely filled out will be returned to you.
- Altering the printed wording of the form; the form states that any alterations void the agreement.
- Using one form for several event locations instead of submitting a separate ABL-100 for each location.
- Sending the form to the Chief of Police when the event is outside municipal limits; in that case it goes to the Sheriff of the county.
- Having someone other than the Chief of Police or Sheriff sign without attaching the official's written statement authorizing that representative.
- Presenting the ABL-100 to law enforcement without the entire application, which the form says must accompany it.
- Skipping the email to SLED at least 24 hours before the event when the license is listed on the ABL-900, or forgetting to copy [email protected].
- Submitting the license application on MyDORWAY without attaching the ABL-100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABL-100 form?
The ABL-100 is the SCDOR Law Enforcement Notification for Special Event Application. The local Chief of Police or Sheriff uses it to confirm they were informed of a Special Event License to sell beer, wine, and/or liquor and to state whether they object to it.
Who signs Form ABL-100?
The Chief of Police or the Sheriff signs the law enforcement section. If the Chief or Sheriff is unable to sign, you must include a written statement from that official authorizing another law enforcement representative to sign on their behalf.
Do I send the ABL-100 to the police or the sheriff?
Send it to the Chief of Police of the municipality where your event is located. If the event does not take place within municipal limits, submit it to the Sheriff of the county where the event is located.
Where do I submit the ABL-100 to SCDOR?
Attach it to your Special Event License application on MyDORWAY at https://mydorway.dor.sc.gov. The form says to attach your ABL-100 to the MyDORWAY application and does not print a separate mailing address.
Do I need one ABL-100 for each event location?
Yes. If you are applying for multiple locations, the form must be submitted for each location, so complete a separate ABL-100 for every address.
What happens if the ABL-100 is incomplete?
Your application will be returned to you. The form also says any alterations to it void the agreement, so fill in every field and leave the printed wording unchanged.
Do I have to notify SLED about my special event?
Only if you are applying for a license listed on the ABL-900. In that case, email [email protected] at least 24 hours before your event and copy [email protected].
Can I fill out the ABL-100 online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not send the form to SCDOR or law enforcement; you submit it through the channels the form describes.
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