Apply for a liquor licence
Preparing some parts of a liquor licence application can be complex, you can choose to get legal assistance or you can complete the process yourself.
Apply for your licence
If you're ready to apply, follow the steps below.
Step 1. Complete the application for the licence type you're applying for
Special events
Special event licence PDF (279.3 KB)
Special event licence DOCX (89.4 KB)
Major events
Major event licence PDF (279.6 KB)
Major event licence DOCX (92.8 KB)
New liquor licence or authority
New liquor licence or authority PDF (264.0 KB)
New liquor licence or authority DOCX (89.7 KB)
Liquor producer licence
Producers licence PDF (279.1 KB)
Producers licence DOCX (94.7 KB)
Step 2. Collect your supporting documents.
The application includes a checklist of documents you will need.
Step 3. Submit your application and pay the fee
Read more about how to submit your application, processing times and fees.
If you need your liquor licence within 30 days of making your application you must pay a fast track fee.
After you apply
Depending on the licence you have applied for, there may be an advertisement requirement such as:
- a sign at your proposed premises
- newspaper advertisements.
If this is needed, you will be contacted and supported to complete the next steps.
Application outcomes
Not all applications get approved, if this happens Licensing NT will contact you.
You can also apply for a review of a decision.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact Licensing NT.