Documents you need for a liquor application
You'll need to prepare some important documents when completing your liquor application.
Types of documents
You must provide the required supporting documents with your application or it may not be accepted.
Check the form for the documents you will need.
These documents are to prove your are a fit and proper person to operate a liquor business or activity.
You will need to provide a:
- resume
- professional reference
- personal reference
- photo ID such as a driver licence or passport
- criminal history check.
Affidavit
To help demonstrate you can meet your regulatory requirements, use this legal document to declare who has influence over and may benefit from your business.
It is recommended to read section 54 of the Liquor Act 2019.
Go to the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory website for an affidavit template.
Financial statements
Financial statements are needed as evidence of financial stability, to provide this:
- Individuals can provide statements from their bank or accountant.
- Companies can provide this through an assets/liabilities statement.
Community club authorities
- Certificate of incorporated association.
Businesses registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
- Business name certificate from ASIC.
- Full company extract from ASIC.
If the nominees or executive officers have held a NT liquor licence in last 12 months, they can provide:
- photo ID
- statutory declaration stating they have not had any criminal or court convictions.
If they have not held a NT liquor licence in the past 12 months, they need to provide:
- photo ID
- resume to confirm professional background
- 2 referees, both personal and professional, to confirm their general reputation and character
- responsible service of alcohol (RSA) certificate
- national police check – not required for 'special event authority' applications.
You must include information about anyone who is an associate.
You must complete this process if you are:
- an individual
- a body corporate
- a partnership.
Use the following template:
Declaration of associates PDF (200.8 KB)
Declaration of associates DOCX (73.8 KB).
Public interest and community impact assessment summary.
For designated smoking areas:
Read more about smoking or vaping at your venue.
Major event authorities:
- event management plan, go to the NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services website to get an event plan template.
Documents needed for your place of business:
- detailed site and floor plans of licensed area
- proof of title, lease or contract showing you have the right to occupy the licensed area
- written approval from the premises owner or landlord (if it isn't you) confirming permission for a liquor licence
- planning or building permission permits relating to your application
- if your venue will sell food, certificate of registration of a food business.
You may need to include a draft public notice with your application: