What application forms do you need to file for an on-licence, off-licence, or club-licence?

Different licence applications may require different information. The application forms outline the information you will need to provide.  Please ensure all required documentation is attached prior to filing as incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Click here for a full explanation on how to apply for your liquor licence.

If you are buying a business with an existing on-licence or off-licence (including conveyances)

1. Temporary authority application (file first)
2. 9(1)(e) Sale of Liquor certificate application or resource consent from Environmental Planning (file second)
3. On-licence or off-licence application (file third)

If you are buying a business with no existing on-licence or off-licence, or starting a new business (including conveyances)

1. 9(1)(e) Sale of Liquor certificate application or resource consent from Environmental Planning (file first)
    
2. On-licence or off-licence application (file second)

• s9(1)(e) and/or s31(1)(e) Sale of Liquor certificate application (188.02kb pdf)
• On-licence Form 3A  (414.71kb pdf)
• Off-licence Form 4A (348.37kb pdf)
• On-licence (Conveyance) Form 3AA (160kb pdf)
• Temporary authority application (40kb pdf)

On-licence (BYO endorsed)

You can get a BYO endorsed on-licence if you want to allow diners in your restaurant to consume alcohol, but you don’t want to sell it.  The alcohol must be brought to the restaurant by the diner – no liquor can be sold on the premises.

If you are applying for a club licence

1. 9(1)(e) Sale of Liquor certificate application or resource consent from Environmental Planning (file first)
2. Club licence application (file second)

• s9(1)(e) and/or s31(1)(e)  Sale of Liquor certificate application (213.59kb pdf)
• Club Licence Form 5A  (396.94kb pdf)

Manager’s certificate application

You may also need a manager's certificate application form if you are not intending to employ a person or persons already holding their manager's certificate.

If you need to renew your on-licence, off-licence, or club-licence

• Application for renewal of licence on/off/club form 6a (385.99kb pdf)

Please note:

• The renewal application must be filed no later than 20 working days before the expiry date of the licence, which is usually one year after the date of issue and then every three years.
   
• The process is generally the same as for filing a new on-licence. 
   
• Your licence will continue to be in force until the renewal application has been determined.