Applying for a new alcohol licence

Find out about the process for applying for a new alcohol licence (liquor licence) – on-licence, off-licence or club licence.

Your application checklist

Follow our step-by-step guide to applying for a new alcohol licence.

Before you start

If you're starting a business that sells liquor, you'll need to apply for an on-licence, off-licence or club licence.

Meet with an alcohol licensing inspector

Our licensing inspectors are happy to meet with you to discuss your alcohol licence application or documents.

Supporting documents

Find out what documents you need to provide when applying for an alcohol licence.

Alcohol licence fees

Find out what fees you need to pay when applying for an on-licence, off-licence or club licence.

Notify the public of your alcohol licence application

As part of applying for an alcohol licence, you must notify the public of your intentions.

Application assessment process

Find out how your alcohol licence application will be assessed.

If there's opposition or public objection to your alcohol licence application

If your alcohol application is objected to or opposed, you'll need to present your case at a hearing.