Apply for a new off-licence

You need an off-licence with a remote sales endorsement – tick the box on the application form.

You need an off-licence with an auctioneer's endorsement – tick the box on the application form.

You can also apply with a PDF or paper application form.

1. Fill in the application form

Application for a new off-licence (326KB PDF)

2. Submit and pay for your application

Make sure you have all the supporting documents required and you've correctly calculated the fee you need to pay.

In person

You can submit your application at one of our Council service desks. You don't need an appointment.

Council service desks

Note: If you'd prefer to have your application checked before you submit it, you can make an appointment with an alcohol licensing inspector.

Meet with an alcohol licensing inspector

By post

Applications can't be assessed until the correct fee has been paid.

If you submit your application by:

• email, you'll be sent an invoice with payment details – once you've paid, your application will be assessed
• mail, you'll be sent an invoice after your application is received.

alcoholapplications@wcc.govt.nz

Alcohol Licensing
PO Box 2199
Wellington 6140