March 13, 2026
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Can restaurants in NH offer DoorDash or another third party delivery service for beer and wine delivery?
No. New Hampshire law specifically states that only W-2 employees of the restaurant, who are at least 21 years of age, are allowed to deliver beer and wine with food.
Am I required to have a license to offer been and wine delivery?
Yes. A $250 annual license, the Restaurant Delivery License (RDL), is required in order to deliver or offer take out of beer and wine. Employees handling deliveries must have a copy of the delivery permit in the vehicle used to deliver the food and alcohol, and they need to produce a copy of it when requested by a liquor investigator or police officer.
Are there other requirements to be aware of?
Yes. We suggest reviewing the 179:15 Transportation of Beverages and Wine for all requirements, but a few to be aware of are:
All deliveries must be accompanied by food.
The person making the delivery must acquire a signed receipt from the consumer.
Consumers cannot be served if they appear visibly intoxicated, if a reasonable and prudent person would know they are intoxicated, if they do not produce identification verifying their age, or if they fail to sign a receipt.
To learn more about the requirements and obtaining a license, please see the following links:
This document is not intended to replace legal advice but to assist with an organization's ongoing training. Please review your legal obligations with your legal representative and refer to the linked New Hampshire Department of Labor (NH DOL) and U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) resources for additional information. This document was prepared in April 2025 based on information available online from the NH DOL and U.S. DOL at that time.