Instacart delivers alcohol and over-the-counter (OTC) products from select retailers and markets. Check the Instacart app or website for availability in your area. 

Valid forms of identification (ID)

Instacart accepts these valid forms of ID for alcohol and OTC deliveries—

  • United States-issued driver's license with photo 
  • United States-issued military ID
  • State-issued identification card
  • United States-issued passport
  • Green card*

* Instacart doesn't accept green cards for orders in California, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, or from Costco or Walmart. 

Ordering alcohol 

Legal restrictions apply to alcohol orders—

  • Customers must be 21 or older to order alcohol items and provide an approved photo ID showing their birth date at delivery.
  • If an alcohol item is out of stock, your shopper will contact you to approve a replacement. If the shopper doesn’t get approval, they’ll refund the item(s). 
  • Shoppers can only add alcohol to replace other alcohol items. 
  • You can’t add an alcohol item as a special request.

Alcohol delivery

We don't deliver alcohol to retail businesses (ex. grocery stores, gas stations, etc.), restaurants, or college campuses. We deliver alcohol to non-retail businesses.

Alcohol orders can’t exceed 400 pounds. 

Shoppers must deliver to recipients who are 21 or older. They’ll verify your age and scan the front and/or back of your ID. In some cases, the shopper can also enter your information manually. Shoppers never store your data on their devices. Some states also require a signature at delivery.

 Special restrictions include—

  • Manual ID entry isn't available for California orders or Costco or Walmart orders nationwide.
  • Shoppers can't scan green cards. They have to enter them manually. 
  • Shoppers can’t deliver alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons or leave alcohol unattended.
  • We can only deliver alcohol if you meet all delivery requirements. In these cases, the shopper refunds the alcohol and returns it to the store. We may still charge delivery or bottle deposit fees or the delivery tip. 

Damaged alcohol items

Instacart will provide a credit, refund, or redelivery if the shopper damaged an alcohol item due to—

  • Shattered or cracked glass
  • Broken seal
  • Missing or tampered label
  • Poor bagging

Please contact support if your alcohol item is damaged.

Over-the-counter (OTC) products

Legal restrictions apply to OTC orders—

  • Customers must be 18 or older to order OTC products and provide an approved photo ID showing their birth date at delivery.
  • Your shopper will verify your age and scan the front and/or back of your ID when they deliver. In some cases, the shopper can also enter your information manually.

Diet pills and dietary supplements

Some legal restrictions apply to OTC diet pills and dietary supplements. In Colorado and New York, customers must be 18 or older to order OTC diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building. They must provide an approved photo ID showing their birth date and sign for the delivery.