Please be advised there will be a shutdown period for alcohol licensing from 20 December 2024 - 15 January 2025. This means that the days within this period will not be classifed as working days which affects statutory timeframes such as objection periods, agencies reporting and special licence timeframes. For more information on the shutdown period click here. Thank you for your patience and we wish you a safe and happy festive season.
Alcohol Licensing Fees and Applications
On/Off/Club Licences
On-Licence - enables you to sell alcohol to be consumed on the premises, e.g. pubs, bars, cafes, hotels etc
Application for new on-licence (pdf, 850.14kb)
Application for Renewal of On-Licence (pdf, 872.82kb)
Off-Licence - enables businesses to sell alcohol to be consumed off the premises e.g. liquor stores, supermarkets, gift baskets etc
Application for New Off-Licence (pdf, 832.66kb)
Application for Renewal of Off-Licence (pdf, 833.57kb)
Club licence - enables clubs to sell alcohol on the premises only to members, guests of members, and members of clubs with reciprocal visiting rights.
Application for New Club Licence (pdf, (450.01kb)
Application for Renewal of Club Licence (pdf, 871.25kb)
*Note: with new On, Off and Club licences there is a building fee of $265 and resource management fee of $400 for a new premises, or $155 for an existing premises. This must be paid at the time of application.
Fees for On, Off and Club Licences will vary depending on the risk rating of the premises. To discuss likely licence fees for your premises, contact us on 0800 746 467.
Public notice On Off Club application
Licence to Occupy Footpath
Special Licence
Enables organisers to sell or supply alcohol on specified premises for the duration of a specific event or occasion.
Special Licence Application (pdf, 343.79kb)
Special licence fees vary depending on the size of the event and the number of events being held by the applicant.
$575 - Class 1 (1 large event, 4+ medium events, or 13+ small events)
$207 - Class 2 (1-3 medium events, or 3-12 small events)
$63.25 - Class 3 (1-2 small events)
See Special Licence Fees (pdf, 25kb) above for more information about the classes/sizes of events.
Managers Certificate
A certified manager must be on duty at all times when alcohol is being sold or supplied to the public. If the certified manager is ill, absent, dismissed or has resigned, a licensee can formally appoint a temporary or acting manager. For details refer to Section 22a and 230 of Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The fee for Manager's Certificates is $316.25 (for both new applications and renewals)
Application for New Manager Certificate (pdf, 589.62kb)
Application for renewal of Manager's Certificate (pdf, 589.95kb)
Temporary Authority
Enables a new business owner to operate the business until their own licence has been approved. The fee for Temporary Authority applications is $296.70.
Application for Temporary Authority (pdf, 323.27kb)
Notice of Changes
Notice of management change form (87.23kb)
This form needs to be completed if there has been any changes in management. For example, appointing an new manager, temporary manager or acting manager and if a manager leaves or changes position.
This form should be sent to the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee and your nearest Police Station within two working days of the appointment.
Notice of Club Committee changes form (226.53kb)
This form needs to be completed if there has been any changes in your Club committee. For example, change of Club President, Change of Club Secretary or Change of Club contact details.
This form should be sent to the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee.
Notice of Company Changes form (229.88kb)
This form needs to be completed if there has been any changes in your Company. For example, Change of Company name, appointment of New Director, termination of Existing Director, New Shareholder and Change in current Shareholdings
This form should be sent to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) within ten working days of the changes.
BYO Endorsement
Allows businesses to let patrons bring and consume their own alcohol on the premises. Fees for BYO Endorsements will vary depending on the risk rating of the premises. To discuss likely licence fees for your premises, contact us on 0800 746 467.
Caterers Endorsement
Allows caterers to provide alcohol as part of their catering services. Fees for Caterers Endorsements will vary depending on the risk rating of the premises. To discuss likely licence fees for your premises, contact us on 0800 746 467.
Variation or Cancellation of Licence Conditions
Application for Variation or Cancellation of Conditions of Licence (pdf, 220kb)
