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.

You can apply for this licence online.

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 floor plan that clearly shows the boundaries for the proposed licensed area
• details of the proposed licensee, the premises and business owner
• contact details for you or another authorised person
• a copy of your development approval or consent (if applicable)
• a prepared Statement of Risks and Potential Effects (SoRPE)
• a copy of the site notice prominently displayed at the proposed licensed premises until you hear the outcome of your application
• to notify neighbouring premises within 100 metres (if applying for a bottle shop)
• to notify recognised leaders or representatives of the local aboriginal community, and aboriginal health and social services in the local government area (if applying for a bottle shop)
• a MyServiceNSW Account
• your payment.

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

• evidence of your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualifications
• evidence of your Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) qualifications (if applicable)
• evidence you have completed Licensee and Advanced Licensee training
• 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, 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. Select the ‘Apply online’ button. 
3. Log in, or create your MyServiceNSW Account.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the online application form. 
5. Upload and attach your supporting documents. 
6. Enter your payment details. 
7. Read and confirm the declaration. 
8. Submit your application. 
9. Display and circulate your Public Consultation – Site Notice as prescribed. 

More information

• Tastings may be conducted on the premises, with or without charge.
• Site notices can be downloaded from the Liquor & Gaming NSW website if you want to complete them before lodging your application.

Payment methods