Apply for a packaged liquor licence

Introduction

If you want to sell alcohol to the public through a retail outlet such as a bottle shop, home delivery, mail order, or the internet, you'll need a packaged liquor licence.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be 18 years or older, and not suspended or disqualified from holding a liquor licence.
• An applicant may be an authorised agent acting on behalf of an individual or organisation.

What you need

• a OneGov account or MyServiceNSW Account
• a completed Statement of Risks and Potential Effects (SoRPE)
• a floor plan that clearly shows the boundaries for the proposed licensed area (see How to submit a floor plan with licence application – PDF)
• details of the proposed licensee, the premises and business owner
• contact details for you or another authorised person
• requested liquor trading hours
• the relevant plan of management
• a copy of your development approval or consent (if applicable)
• a completed applicant declaration (if applicable)
• your payment.

If you're applying as an individual, you'll also need to provide: 

• evidence of your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualifications, including Licensee and Advanced Licensee training (if applicable)
• evidence of your Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) qualifications (if applicable)
• a current National Police Check certificate issued within the last 3 months
• the 3 identity documents you used when applying for the National Police Check.

If you're applying as an organisation, you'll also need to provide:

• ABN or ACN
• the names and birthdates of all directors and officeholders (if it is a proprietary company)
• a current Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) extract
• details of an appointment of manager notice.

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Gather required documents.
3. Select the 'Apply online' button.
4. Log in or create an account.
5. Follow the prompts to complete your application.

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