Appoint an acting liquor licensee

If your circumstances change and prevent you from running your business properly for more than seven consecutive days, you must:

• appoint a person to act on your behalf
• notify the Director of Liquor Licensing in writing within three days of the appointment.

How long you can appoint an acting licensee

You can appoint an acting licensee for up to 90 days during any 12 month period.

If you want to appoint an acting licensee for more than 90 days, you must provide reasons.

The appointment will be considered once the application has been reviewed.

How to appoint

To appoint, follow these steps:

Step 1. Fill in a notice of appointment of acting liquor licensee.

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Step 2. Submit the appointment and a copy of the manager's responsible service of alcohol (RSA) certificate by email or in person.

By email

Email the documents to territorybusinesscentre@nt.gov.au or liquorlicensing.ditt@nt.gov.au.

In person

Submit the documents in person at your nearest Territory Business Centre.

Contact

For more information or help, contact Licensing NT by calling 08 8999 1800.