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 holds a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualification (including licensee and advanced licensee qualifications if relevant). The applicant or person nominated by the applicant must be present at the event to supervise.

What you need

• a OneGov account or MyServiceNSW Account
• evidence of your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualifications
• ABN, ACN or Y/Inc details
• details about the function
• 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
• a completed applicant declaration – PDF (if requested during the online application)
• 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 are statutory conditions that apply automatically depending on the type of premises. Other conditions may be imposed on a licence by the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority.  You can review the other conditions on the Liquor & Gaming NSW website using the conditions forms. There are different forms for different types of premises.