Apply for a limited liquor licence – multiple functions

Introduction

A limited liquor licence for multiple functions allows a non-profit organisation to sell alcohol at up to 52 fund-raising functions within a 12-month period. The funds raised may be for the group or for a charitable purpose.

This licence does not allow takeaway alcohol sales.

Examples of functions include dinners, balls, conventions, sporting events, performances, exhibitions, seminars, carnivals and fêtes.

Eligibility

Your organisation must:

• be a not-for-profit group (also known as a non-proprietary association) such as an amateur sports club, community group, parents and citizens’ association, or charity
• have an applicant/licensee who is 18 years or older, and holds a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualification.

What you need

• a OneGov account or MyServiceNSW Account
• contact details for you or a person authorised to submit your application
• evidence of your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualifications
• ABN, ACN or Y/Inc details
• details of the owner of the premises where the functions will be held
• a floor plan showing the proposed boundaries for the licensed area and key features, including entry/exit points, bar areas, any adjoining streets and the direction north
• details about the function, including
  • hours when liquor will be sold
  • estimated number of attendees
  • estimated amount of alcohol to be sold
  • whether entertainment will be provided
  • availability of food
• details of the owner of the venue that will mainly be used for the functions
• a completed applicant declaration form (if applicable)
• a copy of development consent or approval for the licence at your venue, from your local council (if applicable)
• your payment. 

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Select the 'Apply online' button.
3. Register or sign in.
4. Follow the prompts to complete and submit your application.

Note: This application should be lodged at least 28 days before the first function.

More information

• You must inform local police of each planned function at least 14 days before it starts.
• Conditions apply to NSW liquor licences. Some conditions apply automatically, other conditions may be imposed on a licence by the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority.  View liquor licence conditions at Liquor & Gaming NSW.  Liquor & Gaming NSW recommends you use the events, trade fairs and other functions form to discuss conditions with NSW Police before lodging your application.
• Once your application is lodged, it will be advertised on the Liquor & Gaming Application Noticeboard for 14 days for community consultation.
• If you want to hold just one function, Apply for a limited liquor licence – single function.
• Your non-profit group might be eligible to sell liquor at up to 6 fundraising functions per year without the need to get a limited liquor licence.