Apply for a limited liquor licence – single function

Introduction

A limited liquor licence for a single function allows a non-profit organisation to sell alcohol at a one-off event to raise funds for the group or for a charitable purpose.

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

Takeaway sales are not permitted. Free drinking water must be available.

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 or older, and authorised to lodge an application.

What you need

• a OneGov account or MyServiceNSW Account
• contact details for you or the person authorised to submit your application
• evidence of your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualifications
• ABN, ACN or Y/Inc details
• details about the function, including
  • purpose
  • number of attendees
  • estimated amount of alcohol to be sold
  • whether entertainment will be provided
  • risk mitigation, for example, security
• 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
• a copy of development consent or approval
• proposed liquor trading hours
• if lodged by someone other than the proposed licensee, a completed applicant declaration – PDF
• your fee 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 event.

More information

• Once your application is lodged, it will be advertised on the Liquor & Gaming Application Noticeboard for 14 days for community consultation.
• If your group wants to hold up to 52 functions within a 12-month period, you can apply for a limited liquor licence – multi-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, by applying for a liquor licence exemption for a non-profit organisation.
• 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.