Since September 2021, Door Dash supports alcohol delivery. No-fuss, no muss. Just choose your preferred liquor and make sure that you have your ID in hand for verification. Fear not, other than your name and birth date, the rest of your information will be blurred. Nevertheless, there are still some extra measures to follow for both deliverers and customers. Below you will find the rules and steps on how to order alcohol with Door Dash.
Things to remember for Door Dash Deliever Alcohol:
Violating one of these rules could affect your alcohol delivery. To make sure that you deliver alcohol lawfully, attentively pay attention to these points below.
Notes for the customers
Alcohol delivery is now available only in 20 states in the United States so far. Make sure you reside in these states: Other than the states, you can also order alcohol if you locate in Canada or Australia. If you are in an eligible location, you will be able to order liquor from restaurants, grocery stores, local retailers, and convenience stores. Know that you must be 21+ (age may vary, depending on the regulations where you live) to purchase alcohol and you have to do a one-time verification by uploading your ID in the app. The next time you order alcohol, you won’t need to upload the ID again. However, Dashers may ask for your valid ID when they deliver your orders.
For Dashers and customers: what to do if the customer is unavailable and the recipient is different?
You may be out for toilet breaks or running some other personal errands at the same time your Dasher arrives. You can have someone else receive it but note that they still have to present their valid identification and Dashers have to scan it. Thus, make sure that the other recipient is also 21+.
Conclusion
Door Dash allowing liquor delivery is a win-win solution for both customers and restaurants, bars, or retailers, particularly considering the situation we are currently in. Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that there are some crucial points to remember for both Dashers and the customers. Cheers and always drink responsibly!
