Liquor Licensing Forms
There are different forms for different types of licence, as well as additional forms required when making an application.
On Licence
An On Licence allows for the sale and supply
of liquor to persons for consumption on the premises. Examples
of premises that require an On Licence include hotels, taverns,
licensed restaurants/cafes, night-clubs and function centres.
An On Licence may be endorsed (BYO endorsement) to allow diners
and their guests to be able to bring their own alcohol into the premises and
consume it.
The licence is issued for one year and if all conditions are being met during
this time, then the licence can be renewed on a three yearly basis.
On Licence application form (138 KB)
Off Licence
An Off Licence allows for the sale and
supply of liquor to persons for consumption off the premises.
Examples of a premises that require an off licence include
bottlestores and supermarkets
The Off Licence licence is issued for one year and if all
conditions are being met during this time, then the licence can be renewed
on a three yearly basis.
Supermarkets and grocery stores can sell only wine and beer.
Off Licence Application form (136 KB)
Club Licence
A Club Licence allows for the sale and
supply of liquor for consumption on the club premises to
members of the club, their guests and members of clubs with
reciprocal visiting rights.
The Club Licence is issued for one year and if all conditions
are being meet during this time, then the licence can be renewed on a three
yearly basis.
Club Licence application form (130 KB)
Special Licence
A Special Licence allows for the sale and supply of liquor at an event such as a sporting event, street party or function.
It can also be issued to a licensee for an extension of
hours. It is issued for the occasion only, and it can not
be renewed.
A special licence can apply for more than one date covering the same type of
event.
Special Licence application form (422 KB)
Renewal of On, Off and Club licences
On, Off and Club licences expire after one year and need to be renewed every three years with the District Licensing Agency. The important thing to remember is that the application for renewal must be filed with the District Licensing Agency before the licence expires. Please note that if the licence expires before it is renewed then application for a new licence will need to be made.
You will need to fill out the Declaration of Evaluation Scheme application form (see below) when applying for a renewal of on, off and club licence.
Renewal of On, Off and Club licence application form (107 KB)
Declaration of Evacuation Scheme
When applying for a renewal of on, off and club licence, you will also need to fill out a Declaration of Evaluation Scheme form (below).
Declaration of Evaluation Scheme application form (107 KB)
Temporary authority
A Temporary Authority allows a new owner to trade for a limited time on the existing On or Off licence while an application for a new licence is in progress. The Temporary Authority is issued for three months and can only be granted where the existing licence is still current (has not been expired or been surrendered).
Temporary Authority application form (70 KB)
Manager's certificate
A manager with a current General Manager's Certificate must
be on duty at all times on the premises while liquor is being
sold and consumed. The manager's name must be clearly visible
inside the premises.
Manager's Certificate application form (PDF 72kB)
