Apply for a Licence - Off Licence

An off licence allows you to sell, supply or deliver alcohol for consumption off the premises, as well as tasting on site.

Apply for the type of off licence you need for the following situations:

• premises - bottle stores, grocery stores, supermarkets
• endorsed - caterers, auctioneers.

Guide to Liquor Licensing (599Kb PDF)

The licence is subject to the provisions of the Sale of Liquor Act.

Policies - Sale of Liquor Act

Off Licence - Application Requirements

Complete the following form and use the checklist below to help you put your application together:

Off-Licence Application (98Kb PDF)

Checklist

Copies - Two copies of your application and all documentation.

Fee - Off licence or off licence caterers / auctioneers:

Fees

Applicant's details - A certificate of incorporation or a partnership agreement.

Certified accounts - Supermarkets and grocery stores must provide evidence and certified accounts showing the percentage turnover from sales of main order household foodstuffs.

Owner's consent - A written statement from the building owner consenting to the applicant selling liquor.

Certificate of Title - Available from Land Information New Zealand:

Certificate of Title - LINZ website

Additional documentation - A photo or drawing of the exterior premises; a street map showing the location in Wellington; a detailed A4-scale plan of the interior showing the layout, areas used for the sale of liquor, areas restricted or supervised, and all principal entrances.

Town planning / building certificates (for the Sale of Liquor Act 1989) - Documentation and fees are required:

Town Planning & Building Certificates Application (116Kb PDF)

Application Process

The District Licensing Agency (DLA) will forward a copy of your off licence application to the NZ Police.

More Information

Liquor Licensing Services

Department Details:
Liquor Licensing Services