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VIRGINIA RETAILERS, MEET YOUR NEXT STEP

Get your Virginia
tobacco retail permit.
Without the guesswork.

A guided, step-by-step way to prepare your application, organize your documents, and stay on top of compliance. So you can get back to business.

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Built for Virginia’s independent retailers.
From your first location to your fiftieth.
A clear path to your permitOne step at a time.
Loose cured tobacco leaf and three hand-rolled cigarettes on a wooden counter.
COVERED TOBACCOEverything behind the counter,
and every form in front of it.
Less guesswork. More confidence.Everything you need, in one place.
Private by design. Built for your business.
A clerk checking an adult customer’s ID in a Richmond, Virginia neighborhood market, with tobacco stock behind the counter and brick rowhouses outside.
YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.You take care of the shop,
we help with the paperwork.
A SMARTER WAY TO GET APPLICATION-READY
Guidance at every step
Your information, protected
Built for multiple locations
Ready for what’s next
COMPLICATED PROCESS. SIMPLE PATH.

From “where do I start?”
to ready to apply.

We turn a long checklist into small, manageable steps.
You answer the questions. We keep everything organized.

01

Tell us about your business

A few simple questions to get started.

02

Build your application

Get a checklist tailored to your location.

03

Bring it all together

Add documents and track employee training.

04

Review. Prepare. Apply.

Leave with a clear package and next steps.

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ONE WORKSPACE. EVERY DETAIL.

Your permit process.
Finally, under control.

More than a form. A workspace that keeps your business information, documents, and next steps connected.

A checklist that knows your business

Relevant questions and documents based on your answers.

One location or many

Separate applications. One clear view of your business.

Stay ready beyond application day

Keep training records and renewal dates in one place.

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YOUR BUSINESS AT A GLANCE

Good morning, Sarah ☀

Retail locations02
Active applications02
Next steps03
Blue Ridge MarketRichmond, Virginia
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Application readiness72%
Upload operating agreement
Complete training attestation
Open your dashboard
Growing your business?

Add a location. Keep everything connected.

MADE FOR THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE COUNTER

You run the store.
We help with the next step.

Built for retailers preparing to sell covered tobacco and vapor products in Virginia.

Convenience & grocery stores

An organized path for your everyday neighborhood business.

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Tobacco & vapor retailers

Prepare your permit information and compliance checklist.

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Multi-location businesses

Independent location workflows, without the scattered paperwork.

Explore requirements

Not sure what applies to you? Start with a few questions. We’ll help you get organized

A LITTLE CLARITY GOES A LONG WAY

Good questions.
Clear answers.

The things you might be wondering
before you get started.

All frequently asked questions

If your business offers retail tobacco products for sale in Virginia, yes — from October 1, 2026. The permit is issued by Virginia ABC under Code of Virginia § 4.1-243, and selling covered products after that date without one may result in misdemeanor criminal charges.

YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE

Less paperwork.
More forward momentum.

Start with your business. We’ll guide you from there.

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We help you organize and prepare the information needed for your application. VA Tobacco is an independent service, not Virginia ABC. Final requirements and submissions should be verified with the official agency.