New Jersey to Allow Delivery of Beer, Wine By Third Parties

TRENTON, N.J. (NEWSnet/AP) — New Jersey residents can get beer or wine delivered to their door, in time for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Earlier this week, state regulators approved permits for DoorDash and Instacart to deliver the beverages, the state's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control confirmed  Friday.

The permits allow for deliveries only at residences and does not include college campuses, hotels and BYOB restaurants.

“This is a huge step forward for consumers across New Jersey who will now be able enjoy the convenience of having alcohol delivered safely to their doors from their favorite local businesses through the DoorDash platform,” said Erik Ragotte, DoorDash’s general manager of alcohol and convenience.

Drivers must confirm the purchaser’s age and ID. “Contactless delivery” is not permitted.

Most states permit allow delivery of adult beverages, according to DoorDash.

In August 2022, New Jersey regulators announced that third-party delivery would be permitted. At that time, Gov. Phil Murphy said it would allow  the state to adapt to new technology.

The permits carry a $2,000 annual cost, according to regulators.

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