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On-Premises Licence - Victoria

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to sell alcohol for customers to drink at your venue. You cannot sell alcohol for takeaway.

The licence allows you to sell alcohol to drink at your venue without also being required to serve meals, for example at: 

  • bars and wine bars
  • nightclubs
  • art galleries
  • function venues (eg. wedding venues)
  • concert venues.

Note, if you want to trade after 1 am, apply for a late night (on-premises) licence instead.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • consent to your information being shared with Victoria Police and the local council.

Before you apply, as the applicant you must complete or be enrolled in:

  • new entrant training
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training.

For more information on training requirements, visit licensee training.

Duration

Up to 12 months

Expiry

31 December

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Current application fees can be found here.
Apply Renewal All

Annual renewal fee due by 31 December each year. Current renewal fees can be found here.

Forms

Act(s) name

Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Liquor Control Reform Regulations 2023 Victoria

Application process

Apply

Apply at least 11 weeks before you need a licence.

Lodgement process

Apply

You no longer need to upload a council planning permit with your application. Instead, upload the LCV new licence or permit planning document when the application process asks for a planning permit. This is a temporary step while the Agency updates the application form. You can upload a planning permit instead, if you have one.

Approval time

9 - 11 weeks

Administering agency

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Liquor Control Victoria

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.