Transferring your liquor license is not a lengthy or complicated process, the steps outlined below walk you through what you need to do.
Transfer of your liquor licence
You can transfer a liquor licence when you buy or sell a business. This allows the new business owner to trade under the existing licence.
Liquor & Gaming NSW allow a business to continue operating while it considers a licence transfer. Provisional approval is usually given and the official confirmation of the transfer with follow later.
The licence transfer does not become effective until Liquor & Gaming NSW give provisional approval.
There are four ways you can transfer a licence but transferring with consent of the outgoing licensee is the most common.
These are the four ways:
With the written permission of the outgoing licensee.
Without the written permission of the outgoing licensee.
Following the death, disability or bankruptcy of a licensee.
Notice of licence transfer.
Transfer your licence with the consent of the outgoing licensee.
This is a straightforward process for both individuals and corporations.
Transferring a liquor licence this way takes two steps:
- Provisional approval
- Confirmation.
How to apply for provisional approval
You must give Liquor & Gaming NSW the following information:
- Evidence of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualifications.
Find out more about Responsible Service of Alcohol - If required, evidence of a Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) qualification.
(not relevant to cafes) - If the liquor licence includes gaming machine entitlements, you will also need to provide a direct debit form and data monitoring forms to show there are no outstanding payments. (not relevant to cafes)
- A copy of your NSW National Police Certificate that is less than three months old.
Find out how to apply to NSW Police for a copy of your National Police Certificate - Corporate licensees must provide a current ASIC extract showing directors and officeholders. You can buy this document through the ASIC website
- If the proposed licensee is an organisation, a manager must also be appointed.
Liquor & Gaming NSW usually grant provisional approval within four weeks of lodging a complete application, and much sooner if lodged online, with full confirmation typically occurring within 60 days.
Fees
Please note that fees vary depending on the type of licence you want to transfer.
Online transfers
To complete the online form (TDEC1) you will need to download it by clicking the link below, once you have filled it out you can submit it using the instructions on the form. The person that is buying your business will need to fill out the TDEC2 form (declaration by proposed licensee)
How to Transfer a Liquor Licence NSW
https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/liquor-and-gaming/liquor-licensing/apply-manage/transfer
