68.6 Certificate For A New Spirit Retailer's Off-Licence

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you are starting a brand new business that sells spirits.
• • Use this form specifically if your retail setup is an 'off-licence' (meaning sales happen at the shop, not over a bar counter).
• • Do not use this if you already hold an existing licence and just need to renew or vary it.
• • This form is for new setups; other forms might cover renewals or changes to existing licences.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

While a strict universal deadline isn't confirmed, submission must happen prior to commencing sales. Aim to submit as soon as your licence application is accepted by the Courts Service.

Before you submit

• • Complete all fields clearly using black ink or legible digital text.
• • Attach proof of identity for the main applicant(s).
• • Provide evidence of the physical premises where sales will occur.
• • Ensure you have paid the required application fee (if applicable at submission).
• • Double-check that your business name matches your CRO registration exactly.
• • Sign and date every page if the form is multi-page.

How to file this form

1. 1Fill out all sections of Form 68.6 completely.
2. 2Gather all required supporting documents (e.g., lease agreement, ID).
3. 3Submit the completed form and attachments to the relevant Courts Service office or via the designated online portal.
4. 4Keep a copy of the fully submitted package for your records.
5. 5Wait for confirmation that the application has been received.

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to 'off-licences'; it does not cover all types of spirit sales licences.
• • The Courts Service may require additional documentation beyond what is listed on Form 68.6.
• • Submission via one channel (e.g., online) might not automatically trigger processing at another location.
• • Not confirmed in official source: There is no guarantee the certificate will be granted immediately upon submission.