WHOLESALE-BASIC · Norfolk, Virginia
Navy Exchange Service Command
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- DENSE-BOOK
- Virginia book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Norfolk crowd
The record
Navy Exchange Service Command holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (VA-P-3553), with premises in Norfolk, Virginia.
- VA-P-3553
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- DENSE-BOOK
- Virginia wholesaler book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Norfolk
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- DENSE-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#15
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VA-P-3553 |
| City | Norfolk |
| County | Norfolk City |
| ZIP code | 23511 |
| State | Virginia |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Navy Exchange Service Command fits in Virginia
718
wholesaler permits in Virginia · DENSE-BOOK
#15
of 52 states for wholesalers
2,025
all permits in Virginia · MEGA-BOOK
Virginia carries 718 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Navy Exchange Service Command in Norfolk sits in the middle tier; 2,025 combined permit rows are on file for Virginia.
Virginia's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Virginia's 718 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Navy Exchange Service Command belongs to
718 15th of 52 higher than 37 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler permit count
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source TTB FOIA List of Permittees, aggregated by state · September 2026
Read with Navy Exchange Service Command
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
108 Drive · Georgia →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Georgia 686 wholesalers (Δ 32 lighter vs Virginia).
1010 Distributors, LLC · New Jersey →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: New Jersey 752 wholesalers (Δ 34 heavier vs Virginia).
13th Century Whiskey, INC. · Colorado →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Colorado 800 wholesalers (Δ 82 heavier vs Virginia).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 8,628 vs Virginia's DENSE-BOOK).
Virginia permit board · DENSE-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
Navy Exchange Service Command sits in Virginia's DENSE-BOOK wholesaler book (718 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
Navy Exchange Service Command's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Norfolk
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Virginia with comparable city books — Navy Exchange Service Command's wholesaler plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (25 holders in Norfolk).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (14 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Navy Exchange Service Command hold?
Navy Exchange Service Command holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number VA-P-3553. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Navy Exchange Service Command located?
Navy Exchange Service Command's permit premises is in Norfolk, Virginia (Norfolk City County), ZIP 23511. Virginia holds 718 wholesaler permits - the 15th most of any state.
How should I verify Navy Exchange Service Command's permit?
Cross-check permit number VA-P-3553 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a dense book wholesaler plate
Navy Exchange Service Command's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Virginia's DENSE-BOOK wholesaler book (718 active, state #15 nationally). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.