68.1  Notice Of Application For A Certificate For A New Spirit Retailer's Off-Licence

What this form is for

• • Use this form when applying for a new spirit retail licence
• • Do not use this form for renewing an existing licence
• • Use this form for off-licences only, not for on-premises licences
• • Use this form for spirits only, not for other alcohol categories
• • Do not use this form for temporary or event-based sales

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Applications should be submitted well in advance of your planned opening date, as processing times can vary and may take several weeks or months depending on the court district.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with no blank sections
• • All required supporting documents are attached
• • Correct fee has been paid and receipt included
• • Application submitted to the correct District Court
• • Form is signed by the applicant
• • Business address details are accurate
• • Applicant contact information is current

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 68.1 from the Courts Service of Ireland
2. 2Complete all sections of the form accurately
3. 3Gather required supporting documents
4. 4Calculate and pay the correct application fee
5. 5Submit the completed form with documents and fee to the appropriate District Court
6. 6Keep a copy of your submission for your records
7. 7Follow up with the court if you haven't received acknowledgment within a reasonable time

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to new applications, not renewals
• • The certificate is location-specific and cannot be transferred
• • Approval is not guaranteed and depends on various factors
• • Additional local planning permissions may be required
• • The certificate may have conditions attached to its operation